Job summary Join our dynamic Liaison Psychiatry Service at the Department of Psychological Medicine, Queen's Medical Centre as a Consultant General Adult Liaison Psychiatrist. Nottinghamshire Healthcare is a leading NHS Foundation Trust committed to providing exceptional care to patients across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant General Adult Liaison Psychiatrist to contribute to our Liaison Psychiatry Working Age Team. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with a diverse range of mental health/psychological conditions. Please note that interviews will be arranged as applications are received Main duties of the job The Trust has strong links with local universities and the consultant will contribute to the teaching and development of medical students. The Trust invests heavily into research, with a unique partnership with the University of Nottingham - The Institute of Mental Health brings together healthcare colleagues and academics to lead mental health research designed to improve diagnosis, treatment, and care. The successful candidate will be GMC registered with experience in Liaison Psychiatry. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide clinical leadership, and actively participate in the development and implementation of innovative treatment plans. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and are ready to contribute to the advancement of Liaison Psychiatry Services we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team. About us We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands. We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-084635-KF Job locations Department of Psychological Medicine, Queen's Medical Centre B Floor, South Block Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Consultants share an on-call rota (currently on a 1 in 25 basis) covering South Nottinghamshire AMH Consultant 24-hours Rota at night, weekends and public holidays. There is a second senior tier of on-call rota provided by Specialist Trainees. This is remunerated at a rate of 1%. Consultants are required to participate in clinical audit and are also required to attend and to contribute to teaching meetings held weekly during academic term, usually alternative case presentation and journal club discussions. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is highly valued within the Trust. The directorate has a system of peer group supervision / CPD and supporting activity sessions are included in each Consultants job plan to support this. In addition, appropriate study leave will be supported and there is a notional annual budget of up to £1,200 per Consultant for approved CPD activities. The post holder will be required to undergo an annual appraisal. Job planning is carried out by the Clinical Director. It will be mandatory for the post holder to join a Peer Review Group, to develop and oversee the conduct of Personal Development Plans. Job description Job responsibilities Consultants share an on-call rota (currently on a 1 in 25 basis) covering South Nottinghamshire AMH Consultant 24-hours Rota at night, weekends and public holidays. There is a second senior tier of on-call rota provided by Specialist Trainees. This is remunerated at a rate of 1%. Consultants are required to participate in clinical audit and are also required to attend and to contribute to teaching meetings held weekly during academic term, usually alternative case presentation and journal club discussions. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is highly valued within the Trust. The directorate has a system of peer group supervision / CPD and supporting activity sessions are included in each Consultants job plan to support this. In addition, appropriate study leave will be supported and there is a notional annual budget of up to £1,200 per Consultant for approved CPD activities. The post holder will be required to undergo an annual appraisal. Job planning is carried out by the Clinical Director. It will be mandatory for the post holder to join a Peer Review Group, to develop and oversee the conduct of Personal Development Plans. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable MTCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Eligibility Essential 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 Approved clinician status and S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Knowledge and Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in speciality Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable MTCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Eligibility Essential 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 Approved clinician status and S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Knowledge and Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in speciality Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Department of Psychological Medicine, Queen's Medical Centre B Floor, South Block Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)