Job summary
Specialty
Doctor in Liaison Psychiatry
This is a new substantive post to provide medical support to the
Liaison Psychiatry team in North Devon. The doctor will support the medical
assessment and management of the team for patients attending North Devon
District Hospital.
There is a large mix of patients with
diagnoses from depression, anxiety, emotionally unstable personality disorder,
crisis presentations of BPAD and Schizophrenia. We also work alongside other
services such as the people with Learning Disability Service, Perinatal Service
and Eating Disorders service whilst a patient is in hospital. We also see some
patients who simply have a hospital specific problems and need help to navigate
the system or have reasonable adjustments e.g. people with autism. There is a
large amount of knowledge in the team and a good deal of support the variety
listed is to give a sense of the variety of clinical interest.
We are interested in recruiting an
enthusiastic and dedicated Specialty Doctor who is interested in shaping the
future in terms of their career and the provision of services. The post holder
is expected to help promote mental health throughout the general hospital. We
would look for a patient centred approach but also one which involves the
general hospital in joint care.
Main duties of the job
The post holders responsibilities will
be to provide psychiatric services to North Devon District Hospital. The work
is multidisciplinary both within the Liaison Team and with external colleagues.
The work is under support and supervision by Consultant Psychiatrist who is full time.
The role involves work alongside the
Foundation Year 1 doctor and Core Trainee Doctor who provide support for the
service though also need clinical supervision at times. The Specialty Doctor is to support
the Consultant in their role as the clinical lead of the team.
The post holder
will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and
liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies as well as
have good relationships with mental health services.
It would be desirable for the
candidate to have Section 12 approval to help with acute presentations both to
the Emergency Department but also sometimes on the wards.
The post is
advertised following a successful pilot and the post being converted into a
substantive post.
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.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of Liaison Psychiatry.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
- Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage crises and act independently.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
- Up to date CPR training.
Desirable
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
Personal Skills, Motivation and CPD
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
- Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
- Punctuality/good time management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Well organised.
- Commitment to process of CPD
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need
Clinical Governance and Research
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of Liaison Psychiatry.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
- Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage crises and act independently.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
- Up to date CPR training.
Desirable
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
Personal Skills, Motivation and CPD
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
- Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
- Punctuality/good time management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Well organised.
- Commitment to process of CPD
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need
Clinical Governance and Research
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
