Consultant Psychiatrist Liaison

Overview

In this role you will lead and consolidate recent developments in our Mental Health Liaison Team to meet Core 24 standards. You will work within a supportive, dynamic MDT to deliver clinical assessment and interventions for patients in the acute trust and contribute to pathway development and service evaluation. The post offers professional development opportunities, a low out-of-hours on-call burden, and scope for additional work with PA support. You will help shape care across the borough and wider organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing services
• Staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and intervention for patients in the acute trust
• Liaison with multidisciplinary teams and pathway development
• Educational, managerial, and service evaluation duties within the liaison service
• Lead role in consolidating recent developments to meet Core 24 standards
• Contribute to service improvement, research, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborate with the wider Berkshire/Greater Manchester network to enhance care quality

Key requirements

• CCT in adult psychiatry or dual CCT in adult and old age psychiatry
• GMC specialist registration or eligibility within 6 months of interview
• AC approval or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Section 12 approval
• Driving licence or valid alternative
• MRCPsych or equivalent desirable
• Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry desirable
• Full GMC registration to practice

• MDT collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication and leadership
• Commitment to learning and service improvement
• Liaison psychiatry experience
• Knowledge of MHA and MCA duties
• Experience in acute hospital settings

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