Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison

T h isisas u b s t a n t i v e po st w i t h i n th e L i a is o n s e r v i c e . Y o u w i l l w or k a l o n g s i d e a n e x i s t i n gc o n s u l ta n t i n O l de rP e o p l e ’ s M e n t a l H e a l t h Directorate wh o p r o vi d e s e s s i o n a ls u p port ; a n d a l i a i s o n t e a m p r o vi d i n g c l i n i c a l a ss e ss m e n t an d m a n g e m e n t o f p a t i e n t s w i t h m e n t a l h e a l t h p r o b l e m s a t t h e P R UH H o s p i t a l i n F a r n bor o ug h.

The MHLT service for PRUH has combined OA & WA which means a consultant can cover both especially based on the demands.

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 5 programmed activities over 2.5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder.

The overall split of the programmed activities is 3.5PA to be devoted to direct clinical care and 1.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annuallythereafter.

Main duties of the job

Under t ake clinical assessment of patients with mental health problems:

2. Provision o f com pre h en s i ve p s y c h i atr i c c ar e t o pat i e nt s th r o u g h e v a l u a t i o n , d i agn o sis a n d u s e o f a p p r opr i a t e t reat m e n t p l a n s / s t r a t e g i e s, a d visi n g a n d s u p p o r t i n g a c u t e h o s p i t a l s taf f a s n eeded .

3. Availability to act as Section 12 ( 2 ) approved doctor for the purpose of Mental HealthAct Assessment s. Where appropriate perform RC duties for patients.

4. Making decisions ( with other team members and with supervision from the Consultant ) regarding referrals to the crisis service , admissions to mental health hospital ( gate keeping , discharges from hospital to the crisis service and treatment to patients in accordance with medical standards and local guidelines ) .

5. Ensuring the involvement of families and carers , wherever possible , with the patient’s consent in treatment planning .

6. Facilitating discharge , car care planning and good communication with families for patients in a cure wards as we ll as enabling better and more effective care of those who are in a cure hospital beds,

7. T oli a ise with other agencies, as may be appropriate, especially with regard to continuity of patient care .

8. In conjunction with the consultants and team managers identify an and advocate for needed resources includings that necessary .

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Green Parks House, Bromley

Tel: 01689 880000

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

GENERAL DUTIES

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures.
• To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and to submit this promptly to the informatics team.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the team and as appropriate for the whole mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to consider changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• To comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

EXTERNAL DUTIES, ROLES, ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

The Trust actively supports the involvement of the consultant body in regional and national groups subject to discussion and approval with the medical director and, as necessary, the chief executive officer.

OTHER DUTIES

From time to time, it may be necessary for the post holder to carry out such other duties as may be assigned, with agreement, by the Trust. It is expected that the post holder will not unreasonably withhold agreement to any reasonable proposed changes that the Trust might make.

Person specification

Registration

• GMC regsitered

Experience

Registration

• AC status

Registation

• Section 12

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.