Specialty Doctor in Adult Community Mental Health | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking an experienced Specialty Doctor to become part of their Adult Community Mental Health Team in Mid Cornwall.
As part of the wider Community Mental Health Transformation initiative, services are evolving towards new local operational models that emphasize the primary care interface and a novel 'core model' for mental health care. This role offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to influence service development alongside their clinical responsibilities.
We invite individuals who are passionate about service development to apply, including those nearing completion of MRCPsych or those with substantial experience contemplating the Specialist Registration pathway route.
The appointee will serve as the Specialty Doctor for individuals aged 18 and above, referred by the multidisciplinary team, by delivering outpatient services within the designated area.
This role will likely encompass a mix of in-person consultations at outpatient clinics, home visits, and the use of alternative technologies such as phone consultations and video conferencing software (specifically ‘Attend Anywhere’ as utilised by the Trust).
A Consultant Psychiatrist will supervise the clinical work of the doctors.
Participation in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) multidisciplinary meetings is required to discuss both new referrals and ongoing patient cases.
The appointee will assist in the development and management of complex cases and offer support to other team members.
The incumbent is expected to foster strong collaborative relationships with inpatient service colleagues regarding patient care within their region. Moreover, maintaining a close connection with the Home Treatment Team is essential for the medical management of patients in the catchment area.
The post holder must either be approved under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or be eligible and prepared to undergo training to achieve this accreditation.
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
For more details about this role and the specific requirements of the Person Specification , please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Saturday 28 Sep 2024