Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist's

Assessment and Management - Support existing liaison staff in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults presenting with mental health problems Medical Leadership - Provide senior medical expertise to YDH teams caring for patients with functional or organic mental health conditions. This includes supervising the clinical caseload of liaison team members and overseeing the work of any trainee doctors attached to the service.

Clinical Decision Making -- Work with the liaison team to determine the most appropriate interventions for referred patients. Responsibilities include facilitating safe and timely discharge planning and ensuring effective communication with Primary Care, Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), and Inpatient Services. The Consultant will provide clinical leadership, particularly for patients with complex needs or elevated risk.

Responsible Clinician Duties - Act as the Responsible Clinician (RC) under the Mental Health Act for patients detained at YDH. During periods of annual or study leave for Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH) consultants, RC responsibility will transfer to this post. Liaison with Acute Hospital Teams - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with medical, surgical, nursing, and allied health professionals within the acute hospital.

Provide advice on the application of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where relevant. Special Interests may be developed through discussion and agreement at job plan review meetings., Working Relationships and Interface With Other Services The postholder is expected to work closely with the inpatient teams, Home Treatment Team (HTT), and Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) to ensure smooth and safe transitions for patients admitted to, or discharged from, the acute hospital wards.

Inpatient Pathways - Adult inpatient wards are currently located on the Wellsprings site in Taunton, which includes a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Rowan Ward, and on the Summerlands Hospital site in Yeovil. These wards are supported by their own designated consultants and medical teams. Specialist services - Specialist consultant led services for inpatient rehabilitation (Willow Ward) and low secure care (Ash Ward) are based at Broadway Park, Bridgwater.

These services operate independently with their own responsible consultants. Scope of Responsibility - This post does not include clinical responsibility for any of the above specialist inpatient teams or services. The Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist's role is focused on supporting patients within the acute hospital environment and ensuring effective coordination with community and inpatient mental health pathways.

What We're Looking For: A committed, collaborative consultant psychiatrist who values liaison work, enjoys multidisciplinary environments, and is motivated to contribute to high-quality patient care across Somerset., Primary medical qualification -- MB BS or equivalent recognised medical degree. Mental Health Act Approval - Current approval as an Approved Clinician and Section 12approved doctor under the Mental Health Act.

GMC Specialist Registration - Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry, or eligibility for entry within six months of interview via: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). Liaison Psychiatry Competencies - Evidence of the clinical competencies required to fulfil the role of a Consultant in Liaison Psychiatry. MRCPsych - Full Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Trainer Accreditation - Accreditation or eligibility for accreditation as a clinical or educational supervisor for junior doctors. Postgraduate Research - Completion of a postgraduate thesis or equivalent research contribution. Specialist Liaison Qualifications - Additional qualifications relevant to liaison psychiatry (e.g., Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM), MRCP). Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry -