Location: Raleigh Park, EX31 4JB
Salary: £105504.00 to £139882.00
Date posted: 20th January 2025
Closing date: 9th February 2025
Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry North Devon
Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.
Job Description:
North Devon offers excellent beaches (surfing, kitesurfing, swimming) and outdoor pursuits (riding, running), with Dartmoor nearby. Its a great family environment, away from city stresses.
The Liaison Psychiatry team is friendly, supportive, and well-regarded for staff retention and high-quality clinical work. The hospital is small and 'human-sized,' allowing good networking between clinical and management levels, creating a balance of care and relaxation.
The post is well supported by local Psychiatric Consultants who meet regularly, regular team supervision, links with Liaison Teams across the County and by colleagues within the team.The team work a Core 15 model, within which the Medical Component work 9am to 5pm, providing mental health care to people admitted to the hospital inpatient wards or attending the Emergency Department.
The team also collaborates with the Integrated Psychological Medicine Service, partnering with Talkworks (IAPT), Health Psychology, and Medical and Surgical Specialties, contributing to care pathways for people with functional and chronic conditions.
The teamis established with Multidisciplinary professionals including Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Liaison Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, and Junior Doctors.
We work in a self-contained unit, ensuring good communication while maintaining access to the attractive Hospital site (both General and Psychiatric).There is good admin support.
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide Consultant leadership to a multidisciplinary Liaison Psychiatry service, with opportunities for development and clinical leadership in the Integrated Psychological Medicine Service.
The clinical work is highly variable which makes it challenging at times but very interesting. This service is currently for patients age 18+ and would fit with either General Adult, Older Adult or Liaison training experience.
Teaching, as with all liaison teams, is an essential part of the role both locally, regionally, within the hospital, within the team and with medical students and is a rewarding part of the post.
The post holder will be expected to engage in the service governance programme and service improvement projects. There is an active and supportive QI team in the Trust.
On calls are part of the post and whilst relatively frequent (Pro Rata 1:7) they are not intense and mostly constitute telephone advice and infrequent MHA assessments.
The role is well supported by all levels of trainee medical staff and the post provides supervision to these trainees.
Research interests are very encouraged and the Trust R&D team has links with the University of Exeter and a well-regarded reputation for participation in both regional and multi centre national trials. Development of consultant roles such as a research principle investigator are well established and supported.
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.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These 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 conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Contact information:
Aastha Chadha
