Locum Consultant Liaison and High Intensity User Service Psychiatrist

This is an opportunity to join the Adult Mental Health Directorate in Newham on a 12 month fixed-term post. The post has become available due to the substantive post-holder taking a sabbatical. The post holder will work alongside two other liaison consultant psychiatrists in the Newham Mental Health Liaison and Psychological Medicine Service. A service for adults of working age and older adults at Newham University Hospital, providing a comprehensive ageless liaison psychiatry service across A&E and inpatient settings. Candidates with an interest or accreditation in old age psychiatry are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will also be the lead clinician for the High Intensity User Service The successful candidate will be expected to deliver:

• Consultant led assessment and management of service users with mental health needs attending A&E and admitted to wards at Newham University Hopsital.
• Effective clinical leadership.
• Advice and consultation to colleagues.
• Training and education.
• Effective supervision.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations