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Cpl UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for an Old Age Consultant, NHS based in Preston, Lancashire. The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to work full-time and it would be excellent for someone wanting to broaden their experience of community psychiatry and develop their clinical skills in a supportive and challenging environment. The team is well established with good support from senior clinical and managerial colleagues.Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.We are seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT) and Memory Assessment Services (MAS) team.Key Responsibilities:Community Duties (RITT)The post holder will be responsible for approximately 40 patients (half of the caseload for the RITT)The post holder will participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings with the teamThe post holder will provide clinical leadership to the RITTThe post holder will be providing regular supervision/consultation slots to the teamThe post holder will arrange CPA/clinic reviews for service users needing face to face assessments/ complex case scenarios and diagnostic clarity and formulating management planThe post holder will be expected to provide 4 clinical sessions to the RITT team in the job planThe number of clinics will be 2 with 3 new patients in each session or 2 home visits in 1 sessionThere would be an expectation to see both new and follow up patientsFor Memory Services the expectation would be to see 3 New patients in 1 clinical sessionThere will be adequate time for admin in the clinicsThe rest of the clinical time will be devoted to team meeting, 1:1 consultations and clinical adminThe post holder will be expected to provide cross cover to the RITT Consultant in the Preston locality during periods of leave and the same Consultant will provide cover vice versa to the post holderThey will also be supported by MTI (Medical Training Initiative) Doctor posted in RITT and MAS teamsThere are no inpatient responsibilities attached to this roleMemory Assessment ServicesThe post holder will be expected to provide sessional time to Memory Assessment Service involving consultations to the team and diagnostic clinicsThe post holder will be expected to see 3 new patients in the memory clinics per session.The role of the post holder will be expected to provide diagnosis, and assisting with post diagnostic treatment and support along with the teamThe post holder will be expected to provide 3.5 clinical sessions to the Memory assessment servicesJob Description available with timetable upon request.Job title:Consultant Old Age PsychiatristHours:Full time role, 40 hours per weekLocation:Preston, LancashireSettings:CommunityDates:Immediate start in an ongoing positionRates:It is negotiated to your preferenceRequirements:Full GMC License to practiceRight to Work in the UKRelevant previous experience working in this type of positionSection 12/RC approval is essential#J-18808-Ljbffr