The International Fellowship Scheme for consultant psychiatrists: trainees’ perspective

multidisciplinary team approach to patient management, after-care programmes and the intricacies of the referral system.We had to rely on others for the implementation of the Act. However, in addition to the initial shadowing the Mersey Care NHS Trust provided further assistance by appointing a mentor with whom we could discuss our professional difficulties. The trust also provided assistance for the Section 12 course approval, which is essential for application of the Mental Health Act 1983. For those of us who are not yet Section 12 approved, we are constantly supervised and assisted by another senior consultant.