The West London NHS Trust is seeking a fixed term Specialty doctor to join the Hammersmith & Fulham older adults inpatient Team (Meridian ward). The multidisciplinary inpatient team includes a consultant, CT doctor, OT, SALT, psychologist, physiotherapist, mental health nurses and health care assistants. The service focuses on assessment of mental health problems and provision of effective, evidence‑based treatments, ensuring culturally sensitive, patient‑centred care.
Meridian ward is an admission ward for older adults 65 +. It predominantly looks after patients with a functional diagnosis, though sometimes older adults with dementia and challenging behaviour from neuro‑degenerative diseases are admitted in order to maintain ward flow.
Responsibilities
- Undertake medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care of patients admitted to Meridian ward, including completion of capacity assessments for treatment and admission.
- Provide support, advice, liaison and information to all who might be concerned in the care of the patient – including education and advice to family members/carers and professional carers and other professionals involved in care.
- Work alongside members of the inpatient teams and attend weekly multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain a good understanding of, and work in close liaison with, colleagues in SOAMHS, CIDS community teams, MINT services and other organisations.
- Maintain confidential, up‑to‑date patient records and provide letters, reports and information on clinical and other activity.
- Interact with patients and all colleagues in a courteous and supportive manner.
- The post holder will not be supervising any other clinicians.
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