Consultant Psychiatrist – Hospital at Home

Consultant Psychiatrist – Hospital at Home Overview

The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Hospital at Home service, focusing on providing intensive, multidisciplinary care to older adults facing acute mental health challenges. This innovative service aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate timely discharges, ensuring high-quality crisis intervention.

The Older Adult Hospital at Home Team operates across various settings, including community, care homes, and outpatient pathways, and works closely with inpatient wards and primary care services. The team is committed to delivering care from 08:00 to 20:30, seven days a week.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a key medical leader and member of the Older Adult Hospital at Home Team, overseeing patient assessments and crisis planning.
• Engage in clinical reviews and contribute to multidisciplinary team decision-making.
• Maintain a caseload of 30-40 patients across four localities, ensuring effective and timely care delivery.
• Collaborate with various healthcare services to enhance patient care and support admission avoidance.
• Align team practices with national health initiatives, including the NHS Long Term Plan and NICE guidelines.

Requirements

• Current GMC registration is mandatory for practicing psychiatry in the UK.
• A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required due to the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience in mental health care for older adults is essential.
• Strong understanding of crisis intervention and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting is necessary.
• Applicants needing a Certificate of Sponsorship for skilled worker status are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Attractive salary between £113,565 and £150,569 per year.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing mental health services for older adults.

For further inquiries, please contact Dr. U Khalid, Medical Director, at [email protected] or call 01384324571.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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