Consultant Psychiatrist (Liaison Psychiatry South)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main areaMedical and DentalGradeNHS Medical & Dental: ConsultantContractPermanentHoursFull time - sessions per week Job ref-MED-3- SiteMHLT Liaison Team, Royal Derby HospitalTownDerbySalary£, - £, pa, pro-rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 :
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a full time (PA) Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist within the Liaison team in Derby. This post has arisen due to the current post holder leaving due to personal reasons.
The liaison team is a well-established team within the adult acute division working closely with the acute trust and Royal Derby Hospital. This post is one of consultant posts in a well-staffed team based in Royal derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE 3NE
This post offers a varied job, working within the multidisciplinary team. We put a high emphasis on quality of care, peer support and on clinical engagement in service development and management. We will welcome candidates who bring an enthusiasm for innovation, teaching and development and can work closely with colleagues from different professional backgrounds.
The liaison team is PLAN accredited and works to CORE standards.
A special interest in alcohol and substance misuse is desirable for this role.
The successful candidate will be expected to start in post from February 5. Higher Speciality Trainees/HSTs within 6 months of completing their CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or dual training in General Adult and Older Age Psychiatry are welcome to apply for the role.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to take a leadership role in the development and clinical work of the team, providing the medical voice in MDT meetings for working age adults, and work closely with the other team consultants, team manager and clinical leads to support and develop the service.
You will establish excellent working relationships with partners in Royal Derby Hospital and within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
You will undertake comprehensive assessment of patients presenting to Royal Derby Hospital with complex comorbidities physical, psychiatric and substance misuse, evaluating the risks, and working towards effective and safe discharge planning from hospital.
Be the nominated RC for patients who are detained under the MHA to the Royal Derby Hospital in line with the agreed procedure with acute trust partners.
Contribute to undergraduate teaching for medical students, typically from the Lincoln and Nottingham universities.
Participate in research projects with support from the trust’s excellent research department in local, regional and national studies.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”
Benefits include:
1. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
2. days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 7 years
3. Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
4. Generous NHS pension scheme
5. Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
6. Health service discounts and online benefits
7. Incremental pay progression
8. Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
9. Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
10. Health and wellbeing opportunities
11. Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Person specification
professional registration
Essential criteria
12. GMC registered without conditions
Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. MB BS or equivalent medical qualification or equivalent
Essential
Essential criteria
14. CCT in GA or dual GA/OA.
Desirable criteria
15. Endorsement in Liaison psychiatry
Further details / informal visits contact
NameDr Bushra AzamJob titleClinical Director and Consultant PsychiatristEmail numberAdditional information
Ellie Brett
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If you have problems applying, contact
Address Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE 3LZ
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