Specialty Doctor in DOPMH - Inpatient

Job summary

Join Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialty Doctor in Older Adult and Frailty Psychiatry based on Garner Ward, Bodmin.

This is an exciting opportunity for both established SAS doctors and experienced Specialty/Specialist Doctors considering progression towards Approved Clinician status and/or specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway, while working within a dedicated inpatient multidisciplinary team providing high-quality assessment, treatment and care for older adults and people with frailty experiencing acute mental health difficulties.

You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist, nursing colleagues, psychologists, occupational therapists and resident doctors to deliver patient-centred care for a 16-bed specialist inpatient unit. The role includes assessment and management of complex mental and physical health needs, participation in ward rounds, MDT meetings, clinical reviews, tribunals and service development activities.

The post is supported by dedicated medical secretarial assistance, excellent clinical leadership, regular supervision, weekly academic sessions and a strong commitment to continuing professional development. You will have opportunities to teach medical students and other healthcare professionals, participate in research and quality improvement initiatives, and develop leadership and educational interests.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialty Doctor on Garner Ward, you will:

• provide high-quality psychiatric care for older adults and people with frailty admitted with acute mental health needs.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake assessments, develop and review treatment plans, manage complex cases, participate in ward rounds and Mental Health Act processes, and contribute to discharge planning.
• You will support teaching, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, while helping to deliver safe, effective and person-centred inpatient care.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development, leadership and service development are actively encouraged.

About us

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.