Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults – CMHT/DHTT

at  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide joint support for the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and Older Adult Dementia Home Treatment Team (DHTT) services, as part of the Trust’s Older Adult and Frailty division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of older adult psychiatry and who is able to provide medical leadership and sessional input to our services based in Grantham and Sleaford.
The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, with an additional PA as part of recruitment and retention. We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share and part time, however, due to the nature of the role there is limited scope for remote working. As the role will entail home visits and travel across the county, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, due to limited public transport.
To provide a comprehensive psychiatric service to the older people of Southwest Lincolnshire. This entails assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of organic and functional disorders in over 65s, although younger adults meeting certain eligibility criteria on the local transitional protocol may be suitable for the service.
To play a leading role in the development of the Community Mental Health Team and DHTT for older people. As an integral member of an MDT there will be an expectation to participate in local weekly team meetings where cases are discussed, and management plans formulated. The role of the consultant within then team is to deal with complex cases and support other members of the team so that they practice independently as much as possible.
To support the DHTT by contributing to case reviews, making/formulating diagnoses as well as managing more complex behavioural and psychological problems in the latter stage of Dementia.
To be familiar and up to date with relevant mental health and capacity act legislation in relation to the care of older people. There will be a requirement to carry out mental health act and capacity assessments when required.
To be available to act as a Section 12(2) and DOLs approved doctor for the purposes of the Mental Health and Capacity (DOLs) Assessments.
To contribute to the education and training of medical students, doctors in training and other allied health professionals.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust.
The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln.
As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services. If required, the Trust also offers an internal staff wellbeing service and fast-track to psychological support and physiotherapy services.
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.
What we offer
A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
10 PA WTE – Job Share will be considered
£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
The services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams including Consultant Clinical Psychologists, OTs, Social Workers, Practitioners and Nurses.
The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.
Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities
90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted – Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system
Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme
Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day
Free on-site car parking and electric car charging point

Please refer the Job description for details