Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-NL23-010-A
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges Park
- Town
- Morpeth
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry
Consultant
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
The consultant post provides medical leadership to the multidisciplinary clinical team working on the ward and provide clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of inpatients admitted to inpatient WAA adult psychiatric unit. The role will involve working closely with nurse consultant, consultant psychologist, specialty grade doctor, the junior ward doctor and the nursing team and ward manager to provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted, working closely with patients and carers and also working with partner agencies and other professionals. The job provides opportunities to address mental health difficulties with comorbid physical health problems and help the persons overall recovery.
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people’s lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr T R Harikumar
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01570501781
Main duties of the job
The consultant will provide clinical and medical expertise in the expert management of the severe enduring mental illnesses of the patients admitted to the ward.
The consultant will provide medical and clinical leadership to the ward team working with the fellow consultant colleague working into the same ward, nurse consultant, specialty doctor and ward junior doctor to the assessment, diagnosis, formulation and treatment and management to patients admitted to the ward.
The consultant will provide relevant assessments and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act. The consultant will liaise and work jointly with other teams, agencies and professionals to facilitate the treatment and progression of the patient’s recovery through the person’s treatment pathway.
Working for our organisation
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England’s finest areas of natural beauty.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted under the post holder’s care.
- To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
- To act as Responsible clinician for patients detained under the mental health act and to have section 12 approval to detain patient when required.
- To provide urgent assessments including S136 and liaison assessments.
- To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence based interventions for the patients admitted under the post holder’s care.
- To collaborate with GP’s, Community Treatment Team and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted under the post holder’s care.
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the adult acute pathway.
- To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Inpatient Care team.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams.
- To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development.
- To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
- To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions.
- To lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda.
- To complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the clinical role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved as Approved clinician under the MHA 1983 or eligible for approval
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge in the field of old age psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable criteria
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in old age psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable criteria
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characterstics
Essential criteria
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr T R Harikumar
- Job title
- Assistant Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0157 0501781
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