At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead assessments and management of older patients' mental health in a dynamic hospital setting.
- Company: Join Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, committed to delivering 'Perfect Care'.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on community mental health advancements.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults with mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
Employer: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Liverpool, L7 8XP
Pay: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, plus 7.5% R
You will be responsible for delivering training and supervision to the team and the wider hospital staff group, as well as participating in service delivery activities. You will be expected to take a lead in ongoing developments in the community mental health team and support the Trust’s strategic aims of delivering “Perfect Care”.
Mental Health Liaison is an integral part of the 24/7 Urgent Care Model and the Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Old Age Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist covering Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Liaison Teams. The post holder will carry no responsibility for psychiatric inpatients but will include assessment of urgent referrals from the inpatient wards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating an understanding of the interface between physical illness and mental illness.
- Undertaking diagnosis and formulation of management plans in complex cases.
- Advising medical teams on appropriate integrated care and assessing and managing risk relating to psychiatric conditions in general hospital settings.
- Providing advice on prescribing to medical teams on psychotropic medication.
- Providing expertise, and fulfilling a statutory role, in managing medico-legal issues in the general hospital, including application of mental health and mental capacity legislation.
- Understanding the medical issues in assessing patients with medically unexplained symptoms and those associated with long-term conditions.
- Collaborating with medical colleagues to ensure availability for emergency liaison assessments through the daytime (9am to 5pm) and providing cross-cover during periods of leave.
- Assessment and management of patients under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Taking part in Old Age on-call rota.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Consultant Psychiatrist – Old Age Mental Health Liaison Team | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in Liverpool, the Trust provides competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, fostering an environment where staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the mental health of older adults. With opportunities for training and collaboration within a dedicated team, employees are empowered to contribute to innovative care solutions and the Trust's mission of delivering 'Perfect Care'.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
