Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist (Liaison Psychiatry South)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a full time (10PA) Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist within the Liaison team in Derby. This post has arisen due to the current post holder leaving due to personal reasons.
The liaison team is a well-established team within the adult acute division working closely with the acute trust and Royal Derby Hospital. This post is one of 3.2 consultant posts in a well-staffed team based in Royal derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE
This post offers a varied job, working within the multidisciplinary team. We put a high emphasis on quality of care, peer support and on clinical engagement in service development and management. We will welcome candidates who bring an enthusiasm for innovation, teaching and development and can work closely with colleagues from different professional backgrounds.
The liaison team is PLAN accredited and works to CORE 24 standards.
A special interest in alcohol and substance misuse is desirable for this role.
The successful candidate will be expected to start in post from February 2025. Higher Speciality Trainees/HSTs within 6 months of completing their CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or dual training in General Adult and Older Age Psychiatry are welcome to apply for the role.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to take a leadership role in the development and clinical work of the team, providing the medical voice in MDT meetings for working age adults, and work closely with the other team consultants, team manager and clinical leads to support and develop the service.
You will establish excellent working relationships with partners in Royal Derby Hospital and within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
You will undertake comprehensive assessment of patients presenting to Royal Derby Hospital with complex comorbidities i.e., physical, psychiatric and substance misuse, evaluating the risks, and working towards effective and safe discharge planning from hospital.
Be the nominated RC for patients who are detained under the MHA to the Royal Derby Hospital in line with the agreed procedure with acute trust partners.
Contribute to undergraduate teaching for medical students, typically from the Lincoln and Nottingham universities.
Participate in research projects with support from the trust’s excellent research department in local, regional and national studies.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the Trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
professional registration
Essential criteria
- GMC registered without conditions
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification or equivalent
Essential
Essential criteria
- CCT in GA or dual GA/OA.
Desirable criteria
- Endorsement in Liaison psychiatry
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Bushra Azam
- Job title
- Clinical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 513022
- Additional information
Ellie Brett
Area Service Manager
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 135638
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