Consultant Psychiatrist in Mental Health Liaison
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
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Job summary
This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
We are inviting applications for an exciting Consultant role which has become available in our Mental Health Liaison team at Ipswich.
The post holder provides medical input to an existing Mental Health Liaison team to meet the additional demands of the work coming out due to new 111 option 2 launch. Both full time and part time applicants are encouraged to apply. The post holder will be supported by 0.5 wte Consultant and 1 wte SAS doctor. You will join a group of very active and enthusiastic group of Consultants and SAS doctors who provide leadership and participate actively in local transformation of the services. The post is part of our East Suffolk Care group which has the best ratings in NSFT for Medical engagement and above average from National Standards. Our medical workforce is actively involved and leads on all service developments locally.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership to our Mental Health Liaison team and take keen interest in their own and other colleagues clinical, educational, and professional development.
The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients seen within the team at a level as is appropriate for a speciality doctor under the supervision of Consultant Psychiatrist. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatments regimes.
They will also provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team, including SAS Doctors, Junior Doctors, Advance Nurse Practitioners, CPNs, Psychologists and Social Workers in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision, and the development of the team.
The duties also include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care, and other psychiatric teams. The doctor is expected to be trained in mental health and capacity legislation to meet the requirements of emergency work, community treatment orders and assessment of capacity.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust was founded in January 2012 coming together from Norfolk & Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Suffolk Mental Health Partnership.
The Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across Norfolk & Suffolk. The Trust believes in whole life care and understands the importance of good physical health, maintaining relationships and achieving a balance between treatments and continuing an active life.
The Trust has inpatient facilities across both counties with smaller bases in rural locations. Many of the Trust's services are offered in the community, enabling service users to receive the support they need in an environment familiar to them.
This job is part of the East Suffolk Care Group. East Suffolk care group is very supportive and strongly believes in "people before process" ideology. We have developed many colleagues in recent time who are now performing duties at a very senior level and providing leadership across the trust and the region
Date posted
27 June 2022
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£84,559 to £114,003 a year gross per annum/ Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
246-MESU4215193-A
Job locations
Ipswich Hospital
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Ipswich Hospital
Heath Road
Ipswich
IP4 5PD
Employer's website
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