Consultant Psychiatrist - Bucks Intensive Case Management

Intensive Case Management (ICM) is the model for Assertive Outreach work which has been identified to best fit out organisation, geography and population. OHFT is committed to providing high quality mental health services to those with psychotic disorders in Buckinghamshire. The need for such services has been identified nationally. Our ICM functions are dedicated MDTs operating within our existing CMHTs. Bucks ICM North will be embedded in the Aylesbury CMHT and Bucks ICM South in the Chiltern West and East CMHTs. They will work with a capped caseload of patients (around 120 across the county) with severe and complex psychotic disorders who struggle to engage and are at high risk of relapse, admission and/ or to themselves or others. The service has been designed with reference to NHSE guidance and the Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment (DACT) principles. These MDTs are designed to be self-sufficient and dedicated to the ICM population with minimal overlap in duties with the wider CMHT. ICM functions are staffed to provide an enhanced level of input and an assertive outreach approach, including increased face to face community contacts, a flexible approach to non-engagement and ready access to MDT interventions including medical review and psychological therapy. ICM input aims to improve engagement and treatment adherence, improving outcomes, patient experience and risk. The ICM function will accurately record and regularly report on activity and outcomes. ICM provision is currently Monday-Friday 9-5 and staff will work closely with our out of hours services, including Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHTT). The initial patient population will be 18-64, with scope to include physically well ICM patients past the age of 65 if clinically indicated. The ICM function is integrated into the CMHT to allow for seamless access and flow between ICM and the CMHT based on clinical need. There may be opportunity for a small rehab provision within the ICM function. We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria). Job description Job responsibilities Intensive Case Management (ICM) is the model for Assertive Outreach work which has been identified to best fit out organisation, geography and population. OHFT is committed to providing high quality mental health services to those with psychotic disorders in Buckinghamshire. The need for such services has been identified nationally. Our ICM functions are dedicated MDTs operating within our existing CMHTs. Bucks ICM North will be embedded in the Aylesbury CMHT and Bucks ICM South in the Chiltern West and East CMHTs. They will work with a capped caseload of patients (around 120 across the county) with severe and complex psychotic disorders who struggle to engage and are at high risk of relapse, admission and/ or to themselves or others. The service has been designed with reference to NHSE guidance and the Dartmouth Assertive Community Treatment (DACT) principles. These MDTs are designed to be self-sufficient and dedicated to the ICM population with minimal overlap in duties with the wider CMHT. ICM functions are staffed to provide an enhanced level of input and an assertive outreach approach, including increased face to face community contacts, a flexible approach to non-engagement and ready access to MDT interventions including medical review and psychological therapy. ICM input aims to improve engagement and treatment adherence, improving outcomes, patient experience and risk. The ICM function will accurately record and regularly report on activity and outcomes. ICM provision is currently Monday-Friday 9-5 and staff will work closely with our out of hours services, including Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHTT). The initial patient population will be 18-64, with scope to include physically well ICM patients past the age of 65 if clinically indicated. The ICM function is integrated into the CMHT to allow for seamless access and flow between ICM and the CMHT based on clinical need. There may be opportunity for a small rehab provision within the ICM function. We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).