Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Psychiatric Liaison Team. The ideal candidate will have dual accreditation in Liaison Psychiatry and Older Adults or substantial experience in OPMH, either as a senior grade doctor or as part of a training program.
The Liaison Team at University Hospitals Plymouth is an experienced team working to support patients from 18 years and up. The team is co-located with the Safeguarding Adults team, Alcohol Liaison Nurse, Frailty Nurse (Cornwall Partnership Trust), and Liaison Learning Disability and Autism Team for collaborative working.
Appointment will be to the new Consultant contract, with a salary range pro rata of £105,504 to £139,882 for ten Programmed Activities (PAs), dependent on seniority and thresholds, subject to negotiation of the agreed job plan.
Main duties of the job
Enjoying the fast-paced nature of an all-age Liaison Psychiatry team, you will be enthusiastic, professional, and committed to providing the very best care for patients who often present themselves at the most critical stage of their illness. You will provide sound medical advice to the internal team and colleagues in primary care.
As an experienced consultant, you will possess the skills and knowledge to supervise foundation, GP, and psychiatry trainees assigned to the department (with protected time). You will also have opportunities to participate in psychiatric teaching and other academic meetings. You will be at the forefront of decisions regarding service provision, development, and delivery, and involved in decision-making related to risk and patient pathway coordination.
About us
Employing only 52 senior grade doctors, LSW offers tailored job plans to successful applicants. Opportunities include research, appraisals, and audits. As a senior doctor, you will be involved in management and encouraged to apply for roles such as Education or Clinical Supervisor or Medical Management Team member. We support your growth and interests outside your specialty to ensure a stimulating career.
We value our staff as our biggest asset. LSW is rated good and outstanding by the CQC, with ongoing improvements. We are partners with Plymouth University and Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD).
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 2nd June 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Royal College of Psychiatrists endorsed Job Description - Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist.
Person Specification
Teaching
* Essential: Ability to teach undergraduates
* Desirable: Experience designing teaching curricula; providing educational supervision to SpRs/junior doctors
Research
* Essential: Ability to apply evidence-based management of clinical problems
* Desirable: Clinical research completion, research development partnership with the university, publications in refereed journals
Communication
* Essential: High standard of communication with patients and staff, both oral and written; IT skills
* Desirable: Ability to build relationships across boundaries
Interpersonal Skills
* Essential: Reliability, excellent team skills, caring attitude
* Desirable: Ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams, undertake additional responsibilities
Management
* Essential: Service advice, participation in management, audit experience
* Desirable: Organisation skills, service improvement experience
Qualifications
* Essential: GMC registration, inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry, extensive experience in Older Adult psychiatry, knowledge of Mental Health legislation, participation in CPD, MDT working, ability to offer psychiatric opinions, teaching, communication, IT skills, reliability, team skills, caring attitude
* Desirable: MRCPsych, teaching qualification, endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry/Older Adults, community psychiatry experience, research, publications, curriculum design, supervision, relationship building, willingness for additional responsibilities, team motivation
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside others. See further details on the official site.
From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence in the past 10 years if they resided 12+ months cumulatively.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the official site.
Employer details
Employer name: Livewell Southwest
Address: Liaison Psychiatry Service, Level 07, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: [URL]
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