Consultant in LD

This is an exciting opportunity to join our service as apart-time (6 PA) Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry, as part of the reconfiguration of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability (Learning Disability) provision within the Community Learning Disability Teams in Dorset. As the consultant psychiatrist you'll provide acommunity psychiatry service for adults with learning disabilitiesacross the Purbeck and Ferndown areas.

The role does not include epilepsy management, which is provided by the specialist Dorset Epilepsy Service within the Neurology service. You will be supported by experienced colleagues in Learning Disability Psychiatry and will work as part of awell-established, integrated Community Learning Disability Team, with additional support from the Intensive Support Team. You'll contribute to weekly IST review meetings and the wider development of community-based Learning Disability services.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of community-based Learning Disability services, working collaboratively with a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities across Dorset., You'll provide psychiatric leadership, assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with learning disabilities, alongside psychiatric input to patients supported by the IST.

Clinical work will be a combination of clinics and home visits. The role includes medical cross-cover for annual, study and emergency sick leave with Consultant colleagues across the adult Learning Disability service., 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.

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If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected], Must be in, possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post, An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care.

Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation Self AwarenessEssential To have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning To have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a consultant psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately. Supervision of Junior medical StaffEssential Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.

Desirable Approved educational supervisor training. General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise. MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country., Qualification or higher degree in m