Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Liaison Psychiatry Teams at University Hospitals Dorset , this post is open to Advanced clinical practitioner's, trainee Advanced clinical practitioner or clinicians looking to embark on the trainee ACP pathway - permanent offer subject to successful candidate securing University placement.
The team is accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists - Psychiatric Liaison Accreditation Network, and are actively engaged in exciting service developments in line with the Core24 model.
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic clinician to join a highly skilled and supportive MDT, including Consultant Psychiatrists , Mental Health Nurses, Advanced Practitioners, Psychologists and support workers as we move forward with these innovative changes.
We are a 24 / 7 service; with shift patterns including cover of evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Flexible working requests will always be considered. In return we will offer educational and professional development as well as regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
This post presents a unique opportunity to assess and work alongside patients (aged 18 and over) who present in an acute general hospital setting with a mental health problem, self-harm or in a psychiatric crisis, support the families/carers and make recommendations relating to programmes of care. The role includes assessing patients referred from a variety of sources, including the Emergency Department and wards within the hospital. You will also work with patients presenting with psychosomatic disorders as well as a variety of psychological issues relating to physical disorder, as well as making recommendations relating to the admission and discharge of patients based on analysis of presenting problems.
You will provide advanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and advanced decision making skills.
You will undertake independent assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations, where appropriate making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
Maintaining strong working relationships with Acute Hospital colleagues by providing clinical advice, support, education and training is a key aspect of the role, and part of the wider service function of improving understanding of mental health and reducing stigma.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- oRegistered practitioner to degree/diploma level - ACP Role supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) plus MA/MSc or working towards in a relevant subject or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant speciality
- oMembership of the relevant Professional Body (2)
- oLearning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- oEvidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- oDemonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice
Desirable
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- oExperience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level
- oEvidence of risk management skills and experience
- oExperience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- oExperience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Liaison Psychiatry service experience
Experience
Essential
- oCandidate has the essential experience relevant for post
- Candidate demonstrates an understanding of Service need and delivery
Desirable
- Experience relevant for post
Information Technology
Essential
- oAble to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- oExperience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Desirable
- Experience of using different electronic patient systems re EPR
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- oRegistered practitioner to degree/diploma level - ACP Role supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) plus MA/MSc or working towards in a relevant subject or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant speciality
- oMembership of the relevant Professional Body (2)
- oLearning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- oEvidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- oDemonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice
Desirable
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- oExperience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level
- oEvidence of risk management skills and experience
- oExperience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- oExperience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Liaison Psychiatry service experience
Experience
Essential
- oCandidate has the essential experience relevant for post
- Candidate demonstrates an understanding of Service need and delivery
Desirable
- Experience relevant for post
Information Technology
Essential
- oAble to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- oExperience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Desirable
- Experience of using different electronic patient systems re EPR
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.
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.
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).
