Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee or Liaison Psychiatry ACP (Co-occurring MH, Alcohol+ Substance misuse) lead
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Liaison Psychiatry Team based at University Hospital Dorset (UHD), this post is open to Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 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 a member of 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, Assistant psychologist and support workers as we move forward with these innovative changes.
The post-holder will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and service development for co-occurring Mental health, alcohol and substance use within Liaison Psychiatry services across Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust.
The role will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals presenting to acute hospital settings with alcohol and/or substance use disorders, often alongside complex mental and physical health needs.
Role Details
This post is a Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. The postholder will be required to travel between UHD hospital sites (on occasions to Dorchester County hospital as required)
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Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Undertake independent assessment and management of patients to incorporate pharmacological considerations, where appropriate making complex clinical decisions regarding patient management and clinical outcomes.
- Act as a source of specialist advice with regards to co-occurring Mental health, alcohol and substance use and consultation to Liaison Psychiatry staff and acute hospital professionals.
- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership for alcohol and substance use work within Liaison Psychiatry.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives in line with national liaison psychiatry standards, NICE and Department of Health guidance.
- Lead the delivery of training and education for Liaison Psychiatry staff and acute hospital colleagues on co-occurring Mental health, alcohol and substance use.
- Maintaining strong working relationships with Acute Hospital colleagues, Inpatient and community alcohol and substance misuse services and voluntary services.
About Dorset HealthCare
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Paul Hutchings
- Job title: Liaison Psychiatry Matron
- Email address: paul.hutchings2@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07747020136
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