Specialty Doctor in Liaison

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust ,
Norwich, Norfolk
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Specialty Doctor in Liaison Psychiatry (full-time 10-PA post) - Mental Health Liaison Service - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich The Trust is keen to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Liaison Psychiatry to our rapidly expanding Mental Health Liaison Service based in the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The Mental Health Liaison Team provides a comprehensive service covering the wards and Emergency Department. NNUH is a large, University hospital with 1250 beds. It has recently expanded significantly with the aim of becoming a center of clinical, research and educational excellence. MHLP is a multi-disciplinary team made up of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, assistant practitioners, social worker and admin personnel. We provide training for students from different professional groups. The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides full complement of mental health services including working age adult, older peoples, child and adolescent, forensic, liaison, perinatal and wellbeing mental health services,. The Trust encourages applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic doctors who would welcome the opportunity to work in this developing, innovative, high-quality service in a beautiful part of the world. The Trust supports clinical leadership in medical education, management, research and teaching. Full GMC registration and appropriate psychiatry experience required; approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, eligibility / approval for Approved Clinician status is desirable. Experience in older people's psychiatry and/or physical and mental illness co-morbidity would be desirable. Why chose us? This is a rapidly growing and ambitious service aiming to become a Centre of Excellence in Liaison Psychiatry with strong existing clinical, teaching and research links. We have close links with the University of East Anglia (UEA) Norwich Medical School, Schools of Nursing and of Clinical Psychology. There are numerous teaching opportunities available, both at postgraduate and undergraduate level. The quality of living in Norfolk is high due to its beautiful geographical location. Norwich is a fine historic city with, good transport links to London, affordable housing and excellent schools. The benefits associated with the role include; * 2.5 SPA time * Enhanced relocation package * NHS pension * a comprehensive in house & external training programmes * career progression including support for article 14 * starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service * staff physiotherapy service * NHS discounts and many more. NSFT Liaison Service prides itself on being welcoming, friendly and supportive, sharing experience and learning from each other. As the Trust we believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexuality or religious belief. We are committed to delivering quality, evidence driven mental health services. We value everyone's contribution. We are proud that our staff have been commended for the care we provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we'd love you to join us! Interview date - 21st July via Microsoft Teams/SKYPE (subject to change) For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Joanna Woodger, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist - Joanna.Woodger2@nsft.nhs.uk Dr Julian Beezhold, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, on 01603 287919 Andy Mack, Service Director on 01603 421421 Claire Lussignea, Clinical Director - Claire.Lussignea@nsft.nhs.uk Dr Dalton Dalton, Consultant and Chief Medical Officer - Daniel.Dalton@nsft.nhs.uk Covid-19 update We are working hard to maintain usual recruitment process however please be aware that we may ask you to be interviewed via skype rather than in person. Please also bear with us as we endeavour to recruit as many people as we can in unprecedented times. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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