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We are seeking to recruit to a new full time Specialist Grade post to provide senior medical input to assessments and care of community patients aged 65 years and older. The post holder will engage in multi professional assessments and management of patients with severe and enduring mental disorders.
The post holder will also provide clinical leadership in the contribution of developing the service in line with the Community Mental Health Transformation (NHS England) plan. Leading new practice and service redesign in response to feedback, evaluation and needs.
As a senior and experienced specialist clinician the post holder will work independently to a level of defined competencies with minimal supervision from the Consultant. A minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining primary medical qualification, with a minimum of 6 years within psychiatry in the Specialty Doctor or equivalent grade, of which at least 2 years should be within Old Age Psychiatry.
Providing expertise and clinical decision making, the post holder will work as a senior and autonomous practitioner, managing complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients. The role will also require oversight of physical health care of patients, screening and intervention for metabolic syndrome.
As a Specialist Grade the appointee will be comfortable to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable through collaboration with others.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Avi Dhariwal Job title: Consultant Old Age Psychiatry Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0121 301 0900
For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
Name
Dr Avi Dhariwal
Job title
Consultant Old Age Psychiatry
Email address
[email protected]Telephone number
0121 301 0900
Additional Contact Information
Little Bromwich Centre, East Hub CMHT
150 Hobmoor Road
Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 9JH
