Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this paper is to describe the experience of an advanced trainee establishing a new psychiatry service, and to demonstrate how such an activity is a viable option for advanced training and helps develop consultancy skills. A detailed description of this process is provided, with a particular focus on consultation, training issues, service evaluation and the challenges encountered.
Conclusions: Involvement in establishing a new psychiatric service provides an advanced training experience which may prepare the trainee for consultancy by developing core skills such as communication, administration, leadership, teaching and experience in quality assurance.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors thank Drs Jeffrey Snars, Bruce Boman, Rhonda Buskell and Elizabeth Fugaccia for their support in establishing this role. We thank Dr Christopher Ryan for the use of his C-L database. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the C-L nurses, Geraldine White and Bridget Clay.
DISCLOSURE
The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.