Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry North Devon

Job summary
North Devon Liaison Psychiatry Consultant Post 6PA
Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

North Devon offers outstanding beaches, surfing, kitesurfing, outdoor swimming and excellent opportunities for riding and running. Dartmoor is close by, providing a stunning environment and a great place to raise children away from bigcity pressures.

The team is friendly, supportive and well regarded for staff retention and highquality clinical work. The hospital is small and easy to navigate, enabling strong relationships across clinical and managerial teams, with a caring and relaxed culture.

The post is well supported by local Psychiatric Consultants, regular team supervision, links with Liaison Teams across the county and close collaboration within the team. The service works a Core 15 model, with the medical component providing care 9am5pm to people admitted to inpatient wards or attending the Emergency Department.

The team also contributes to the Integrated Psychological Medicine Service with Talkworks (IAPT), Health Psychology and Medical and Surgical Specialties, developing pathways for people with functional and chronic conditions.

The multidisciplinary team includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Liaison Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists and Junior Doctors. We work in a selfcontained unit that supports excellent communication while remaining closely connected to the general and psychiatric hospital on the same site. Strong administrative support is in place.

Main duties of the job
The role is to provide Consultant leadership to a multidisciplinary Liaison Psychiatry service, with opportunities for development and clinical leadership in the Integrated Psychological Medicine Service.

The clinical work is highly variable which makes it challenging at times but very interesting. This service is currently for patients age 18+ and would fit with either General Adult, Older Adult or Liaison training experience.

Teaching, as with all liaison teams, is an essential part of the role both locally, regionally, within the hospital, within the team and with medical students and is a rewarding part of the post.

The post holder will be expected to engage in the service governance programme and service improvement projects. There is an active and supportive QI team in the Trust.

On calls are part of the post and whilst relatively frequent (Pro Rata 1:6) they are not intense and mostly constitute telephone advice and infrequent MHA assessments.

The role is well supported by all levels of trainee medical staff and the post provides supervision to these trainees.

Research interests are very encouraged and the Trust R&D team has links with the University of Exeter and a well-regarded reputation for participation in both regional and multi centre national trials. Development of consultant roles such as a research principle investigator are well established and supported.

About us
About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Prior experience working in a Multidisciplinary Mental health team.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially in acute inpatient hospital Settings.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of development of special interest in Hospital or Primary Care based Liaison Psychiatry
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• CCT in Old Age/General Psychiatry
• Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry

Management
Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Desirable

• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Aptitudes and Values
Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Desirable

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Research
Essential

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Teaching and Supervision
Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.