The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the MH Liaison team in Salisbury Foundation Trust (SFT), providing clinical leadership. This is a great opportunity to work within an established multi-disciplinary team that believes in collaborative work and has the patient at the center of their practice.
The Consultant will provide rapid, prioritized, and proportionate assessment and management of mental health needs within SFT. They will work on quality improvement, including introducing innovative practices, improving safety, engaging with carers, and providing psycho-education for patients.
Contributions to local academic programs by teaching junior doctors, medical students, and staff in allied professions are expected. There is a monthly PDP group and Peer Supervision, with CPD activities supported. The post offers study leave arrangements as well as good research, service development, and leadership opportunities.
Main Duties of the Job
As the consultant, your duties will include:
1. Assessment and management of in-patients with complex health care needs, including co-morbid physical and psychiatric illness within SFT.
2. Assuming Responsible Clinician (RC) status for inpatients within SFT and subject to the Mental Health Act.
3. Providing specialist psychiatric advice within the general hospital setting.
4. Senior medical input into the multidisciplinary SFT Mental Health Liaison Team.
5. Senior interface with AWP community mental health services to ensure optimum psychiatric liaison services at this interface.
6. Direct responsibility for working with a small number of complex cases: approximately 5 assessments and 6-8 reviews per week.
About Us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organization with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We serve approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire, and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and well-being, dedicating expertise and resources to a person-centered approach for those who use our services and for all employees.
Date Posted
14 March 2025
Pay Scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
342-RVN030-BSW-MS
Job Locations
Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
* MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of gaining CCT
* Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* Approved under S12 or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
* CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
Experience
* Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting
Personal Skills
* Possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to manage own time, workload, and prioritize clinical work
* Excellent communication skills to effectively work with patients, carers, and staff
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
Clinical Skills
* Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in older adults and to deal with crisis situations
Knowledge
* Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant
Teaching
* Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
* Understanding of principles of teaching
Research and Audit
* Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
* Experience of carrying out an audit project
Management
* Evidence of management/leadership skills training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Employer's Website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/
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