Core Training Post
Post Description
Base Address
CT3 – General Adult Psychiatry
Early Intervention in Psychosis
Mossley Hill Hospital, Park Avenue,
Liverpool, L18 8BU
Educational Supervisor:
Drs. Lola Aderogba
Supervising Consultant:
Consultant Secretary contact details:
Dr. John Stevens
Lisa Goldson
0151 250 6272
Description of Service
The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service within Mersey Care NHS Trust has been
developed to provide a seamless service throughout the trust. The service is aimed
at working with people aged 16-35 who are experiencing their first episode of
psychosis or showing signs or symptoms of developing an episode of psychosis.
Our aim is to support young people and their families through what might be a
difficult and frightening experience. We aim to get people back to what they want to
do. Getting help early gives people the best chance of getting better faster. This will
reduce stress and support recovery.
The service is split up into three teams across the Trust based in North and South
Sefton, North/Central Liverpool, and South Central Liverpool. Referrals depend on
which G.P Practice service users come under as to which team they are referred to.
Setting Where Work Carried Out
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The trainee will provide medical input for inpatients at Broadoak
who are under the care of the Early Intervention team.
There will be opportunities to undertake assessments of people who are
suspected to be experiencing a first episode of psychosis. These
assessments will be undertaken jointly with Early Intervention Practitioners.
These assessments may be carried out within the community or in an
outpatient setting.
Follow up appointments are frequently conducted in the patient’s home jointly
with practitioners.
The trainee will also have the opportunity to assess liaison referrals
under Consultant supervision.
The trainee will undertake clinical assessment of adult and older age patients
when on call.
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General Overview of Training Experience and Job Role
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Supervise, monitor and assist other junior doctors.
Liaise between nurses, patients, relatives, carers, senior medical staff and
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other professionals and providers of care.
Take part in rostered emergency work.
Study for higher examination and maintain continued professional
development.
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations.
Co-operate with members of the Human Resources department when
monitoring hours of work and other HR issues.
Attend induction in each hospital or new department
Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Update diaries and calendars of shifts, study leave and annual leave
Responsibilities of Trainee
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To attend the weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
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To attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled. To review inpatients
regularly in between ward rounds. To supervise, monitor and assist other
junior doctors in the day to day management of inpatients.
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To dictate an admission summary shortly after a patient’s admission, and a
prompt discharge summary.
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To undertake assessments of people experiencing a first episode of
psychosis jointly with a practitioner from the team. Thereafter to arrange
follow up reviews as required (under consultant supervision).
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To participate in CPA reviews.
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To maintain up to date electronic and other medical records to a high
standard.
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To provide support to members of the Early Intervention Team and to see
carers/relatives as required.
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To offer basic medical checks to those patients who do not attend their GP
surgery.
Psychotherapy Training
There will be opportunity to attend psychotherapy seminars at Mossley Hill and
undertake a supervised case if this is appropriate to your stage of training.
Within the team you will have the opportunity to discuss formulations and
psychological interventions with the Early Intervention psychologists.
See the Handbook for your area at:
http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/Working_for_Us/Medical_Trainees/Junior_Doctors_H
andbooks.aspx
Trainee timetable:
Day
AM
PM
Monday
930-1230 South MDT
meeting
1 -2 Clinical supervision
2-4 CPA reviews
Tuesday
930 -1130 CPD
2nd Tuesday EIP Steering
Meeting
130 – 5 North MDT Meeting
Wednesday
Ward Round
Ward work and admin
Thursday
New assessments and CPA
Friday
Ward work
Psychotherapy
Admin