Consultant in Older Peoples Mental Health – CMHT

Job title:

Consultant in Older Peoples Mental Health – CMHT

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist in OPMH to join our OPMH CMHT in d Basingstoke, Mid & North Hampshire Division. The post holder will be based Parklands House, Basingstoke, and will become part of a team of consultants working in the Community.Why work with us?

• Centre of excellence within Wessex research network
• Centre for Professional Development in Mental Health, a diverse programme of high quality multi-professional courses, involving the participation of national and international experts
• New Consultants’ Development Programme’ – We’ve established this to create a network through your first year with the Trust combining a tailored development programme and coaching with organisational understanding.
• The Trust has adopted a strong Quality Improvement agenda and there is the opportunity for training in this methodology.
• Protected “off-site” time for CPD can be incorporated as part of the job planning process.
• Free parking at many of our sites.
• Locally we have a relatively small but cohesive and supportive consultant group, meeting weekly with our consultant colleagues in Adult Mental Health and Older Persons Mental Health. Here, alongside business and service development agendas there is a strong peer support and clinical focus.
• Access to an excellent local Postgraduate Academic Programme to cater for CPD requirements
• There is also a monthly Balint Group for Senior Medical staff.

Main duties of the jobThis a fantastic time to join us we need forward thinking, dynamic change agents to join our teams who would offer first class clinical leadership and clinical care across all our Mental Health Specialities and who will support is in our ongoing journey of transformation by bringing new ways looking at issues and thinking about how we deliver services.We have a wide variety of specialties available on offer, including

• Older Person’s Mental Health – Community

In locations across Basingstoke.You must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC with a CCT in General Adult Psychiatry. or Old Age Psychiatry or MRCPsych or recognised equivalent is a requirement for this post. All applicants must have Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status when taking up this post.We’re happy to discuss your specific career requirement with you and may be able to offer blended job plans, opportunities for Speciality Lead and education, training or research as well as flexible working opportunities or a more traditional 10 session role if this is what you are looking for.About usHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we’re creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the futureDate posted27 January 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number348-MNH-MED-5972Job locationsParklands HouseLondon RoadBasingstokeHampshireRG21 4APJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilMRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in Older Persons Mental Health.Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• Prior experience of Older Persons Mental HealthPrior experience of working with detained/Mental Health inpatients as senior trainee or consultant.Prior experience in please add in any other essential clinical requirements.Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilMRCPsych or recognised equivalentEligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in Older Persons Mental Health.Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• Prior experience of Older Persons Mental HealthPrior experience of working with detained/Mental Health inpatients as senior trainee or consultant.Prior experience in please add in any other essential clinical requirements.Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:01:08 GMT

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