SOUTH WESTERN DEANERY - South West Peninsula Deanery

POST:
TRAINER:
EMPLOYING TRUST:
Learning Disabilities
Dr Rolf Feller
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
JOB DESCRIPTION: The StR post for higher training in adult Psychiatry of Learning Disabilities is a unique
opportunity to gain experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals who suffer from a whole range
of psychiatric disorders in the context of impaired and arrested development of their intellectual and cognitive
function. Communication difficulties are one of the main problems for individuals with LD in particular in the
context of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, specific syndromes and severe and profound LD. All this can lead to
extreme distress and maladaptive behaviour and is often complicated by underlying physical illness, epilepsy,
pre-senile dementia. These issues are addressed by multidisciplinary teams in the community and in the two
regional in-patient units located in Exeter. Special interest sessions in Genetics and Neuropsychiatry are
available locally and there are excellent research facilities and opportunities within this speciality.
TIMETABLE:
This timetable is flexible to a degree and can be negotiated according to the needs of the StR trainee.
A.M.
P.M.
Monday ASU and Knightshayes inpatient unit Outpatient clinic, Franklyn House
Tuesday
Allocation meeting, Franklyn House
Ward round, Knightshayes
Admin/Supervision
Wednesday Home visits
Special Interest Session
Admin/New Referrals
Thursday Outpatient clinic, Franklyn House Ward round at ASU
Friday Admin and Emergencies Research Session
ASU – Additional Support Unit, Whipton Hospital, Whipton, Exeter
Knightshayes – Inpatient unit, Whipton Hospital, Whipton, Exeter
Frankly House – Learning Disabilities Community Team Base, StR base, Franklyn Drive, St. Thomas, Exeter,
EX2 9HS. Secretary: Tracy Austin 01392 208741.
On-Call 1: 10 with Consultant Cover
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