North Central Thames Foundation School (NCTFS)
Individual Placement Description – Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Free Hospital)
Placement
The
Department
F1 Liaison Psychiatry
A substantial proportion of patients attending medical and surgical outpatient clinics as well
as those under in-patient care are suffering from a psychiatric illness, which is amenable to
treatment. Patients present to the A&E Department following episodes of deliberate selfharm or with and acute psychiatric disorder.
The Liaison Psychiatry Service provides assessment and treatment to patients who
develop psychiatric morbidity whilst being treated in all departments and wards of the Royal
Free Hospital. Liaison Psychiatry covers A&E and provides an extensive out-patient
service, accepting referrals from all specialities within the hospital.
The type of
The Foundation Doctor will be working a normal day and expected to contribute to deliver
work to expect daily psychiatric care to patients in medical and surgical wards. They will be attached to a
and learning
Consultant who will be their Clinical Supervisor. The work involves clerking and regular
opportunities
reviewing patients. The Foundation doctors will always be supervised in their work by senior
doctors. They will also receive a dedicated one hour of individual supervision with a
Consultant. During the placement the doctor will be able to have experience in the following:
 Take a psychiatric history and mental state examination and risk assessment
 Formulate a management plan
 Management of psychiatric emergencies and Rapid Tranquilization
 Prescribe psychotropic medication safely
 Keep accurate and relevant medical records
 Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
 Work within a multi-disciplinary team
 Use evidence based medicine
 Participate in undergraduate medical teaching
 Use of Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Acts
Location
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Free Hospital)
Supervisor(s)
Dr Gianetta Rands
Main duties of The Foundation doctor is responsible with other staff, for the psychiatric care of patients in
the placement the medical and surgical wards and maintenance of the patient’s medical record. They will
attend A&E as required and assist with administrative tasks. They will clerk patients and
perform risk assessments. They might participate in psychiatric out-patients clinics under
supervision.
Typical
Mon – Fri:
Ward and A&E based assessments (primarily wards)
working
Thurs:
Consultant ward round, formal teaching
pattern in this Fri:
One hour consultant’s supervision
placement
On call requirements: None
Employer
The employer will be The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing
information
trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. The trust has around 900 beds
and sees about 700,000 patients a year from all over the world. We want to give patients
the best possible care in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
The post will be based in the liaison service, part of Camden & Islington NHS Foundation
Trust which was established on 1st April 2008. Previously (since 1st April 2002) it had been
one of the first Mental Health and Social Care Trusts in the country. The Trust is
responsible for the provision of in-patient and community mental health services within the
London Boroughs of Camden and Islington. This includes general adult mental health
services (including rehabilitation, EIS, crisis and AOT services), services for ageing and
mental health, an inpatient service for people with learning disabilities and substance
misuse services.
It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to
change.