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United States
Plymouth
GBP 100,000 - 125,000
We are looking for an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Psychiatric Liaison Team. The ideal candidate will have dual accreditation in Liaison Psychiatry and Older Adults or substantial experience in OPMH either as a senior grade doctor or as part of a training programme.
The Liaison Team at University Hospitals Plymouth is an experienced team working to support patients from 18 years and up. The team is co-located with the Safeguarding Adults team, Alcohol Liaison Nurse, Frailty Nurse (Cornwall Partnership Trust), and Liaison Learning Disability and Autism Team for collaborative working.
Appointment will be to the new Consultant contract, salary range pro rata £105,504 to £139,882 for ten Programmed Activities (PAs), dependent on Seniority and Thresholds, subject to negotiation of the agreed job plan.
Main duties of the job
Enjoying the fast-paced nature of an all-age Liaison Psychiatry team, you will be enthusiastic, professional, and committed to providing the very best care for patients who often present themselves at the most critical stage of their illness. You will provide sound medical advice with ease to the internal team and also to colleagues in primary care.
As an experienced consultant, you will possess the skills and knowledge to supervise the foundation, GP, and psychiatry trainees assigned to the department (you will receive protected time to do this). You will also have the opportunity to take part in psychiatric teaching and other academic meetings. You will be at the forefront of decisions regarding service provision, development, and delivery, and you will be at the heart of decision-making with regards to risk and coordination of pathways for your patients.
About us
Employing only 52 senior grade doctors, LSW has a unique ability to provide doctors with job plans that are exclusively tailored to suit successful applicants. Additional opportunities are often available in research, appraisals, and audit, to name just a few. As a senior doctor, you will take an active awareness in LSW management, sharing advice and contributing to senior meetings as appropriate. With a robust Clinical Leadership Management structure, doctors are supported and encouraged to apply for roles to enhance their growth, be it as an Education or Clinical Supervisor or a member of the Medical Management Team. We are committed to fully supporting our doctors to stay connected to what interests them, even outside of their field of specialty, to ensure a career that stays stimulating and unique.
We believe in our doctors and your ability to contribute to the development of the organisation as a whole. As one of the UK’s only providers of physical, mental, and social healthcare services for people of all ages and one of the UK’s largest health and social care Community Interest Companies, we know our staff are our biggest asset. LSW is rated good and outstanding in areas by the CQC, and our staff are committed to improving on ratings year on year. We are also extremely proud partners of both Plymouth University and Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD).
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Royal College of Psychiatrists endorsed Job Description - Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist.
Person Specification
Teaching
- Ability to teach undergraduates
- Experience in designing teaching curricula for undergraduates
- Ability to provide educational supervision to SpRs / junior doctor
Research
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Management
Qualifications
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours.
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Salary : $105,504 - $139,882
