At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emergency mental health assessments and support for patients in a hospital setting.
- Company: Join Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in mental health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous study leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a valued team dedicated to enhancing mental health services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified psychiatrist with experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 109725 - 145478 £ per year.
The hospital liaison team is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), Doncaster. The team has been operational since 2020, prior to this, services have been covered by the Crisis team. The Team provides 7 day a week, emergency, hospital-based mental health assessments for service users who have presented to A&E or have been admitted to the medical wards. The team provides short-term, time-limited input, and has a liaison role.
Hospital Liaison’s caseload on average is around 25 patients, at any given time, including older age patients. Referrals mainly come through DRI. The consultant directly reviews on average 2-3 patients per day and can go up to 10 per week. Occasionally a review is required from Mexborough/Montague patients (one a week); but this very rarely requires a face-to-face review.
This is a full-time post (10PAs). The post-holder will have responsibility for an all-age hospital liaison service.
- Direct Clinical Care: 7.5 PAs on average per week (Includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
- Supporting Professional Activities: 2.5 PAs on average per week (Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
The Trust strongly supports Consultant Psychiatrist career development with opportunities in clinical, management and research domains, supported through 2.5 sessions of Supporting Programmed Activities each week within the Job Plan, and 10 days of individual Study Leave each year, and a generous annual study leave budget for each Consultant Psychiatrist of £1,750.00.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation.
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