Specialist in Older Persons Mental Health - IOW

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  • Newport, Isle of Wight
  • £100,870-111,441 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
The post holder will be working as a substantive Specialist in Old Age Psychiatrist as part of a multidisciplinary team. This post involves mainly working in the community to support the multidisciplinary teams to deliver assessment and management services to older adults presenting with complex functional illnesses and complex memory difficulties. As well as management of patients with dementia, the post holder will lead on developing and delivering clinical pathway for older adults with functional mental disorders in collaboration with the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist for older adults. The client group may include a small number of patients under the age of 65 years, who have Dementia or significant long-term physical illnesses or disabilities.Main duties of the job*To promote multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working for the Functional illness pathway for older adults and in the Memory Service. Offer consultation and support for DOT and Home Treatment Service as needed.*To support and help develop the integrated care pathways for older adults with mental health difficulties.*To provide statutory clinical reports as requested.*To apply an evidence-based approach to clinical practice.*To work with the lead consultant psychiatrist for OPMH in providing clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, in co-operation with the Service Manager.*To work with other clinical staff in achieving high standards of risk assessment and general psychiatric assessments for all patients presenting to the service.*To support the development of a seamless service and continuity of care which is patient centred and respect social inclusion and cultural diversity.*To provide clinical support and supervision to multidisciplinary teams, including complex risk assessments.*To undertake Section 12 and Approved Clinician duties related to the Mental Health Act (1983), with reference to the current Code of Conduct of Practice.About usHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 12,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.DetailsDate posted12 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£100,870 to £111,441 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number348-IOW-8989Job locationsSevenacresParkhurst RoadNewportIsle of WightPO30 5TGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Join Us and Receive a 30,000 Golden Hello!As part of our commitment to attracting outstanding talent, we are delighted to offer a 30,000 Golden Hello to successful candidates appointed to this role. This is a unique opportunity to support you as you take the next step in your career. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Join Us and Receive a 30,000 Golden Hello!As part of our commitment to attracting outstanding talent, we are delighted to offer a 30,000 Golden Hello to successful candidates appointed to this role. This is a unique opportunity to support you as you take the next step in your career.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • Section 12 Approval
  • Approved Clinician status
  • MRCPsych
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • Section 12 Approval
  • Approved Clinician status
  • MRCPsych

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