Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £8k

30 days study leave every 3 years

Flexible working

Remote working as service needs allow

Dedicated, protected SPA time

Health and wellbeing support

Teaching and research opportunities, M

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to lead two inpatient wards, covering acute female and male units. The role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, formulation and acting as Responsible Clinician for detained patients.

You will drive recovery, coordinate transitions from inpatient to community care, and provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities for teaching and service development.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry), or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation for patients admitted under the post holder's care.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Make assessments and recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
• Lead the inpatient team in delivering evidence-based care that supports patients' recovery.
• Work with the CBU, Hospital to Home, Crisis and Community teams on timely transitions from inpatient to community care.
• Provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the adult acute pathway.
• Work with senior colleagues in the Inpatient Care team and Inpatient CBU.
• Serve as a core member of each ward's leadership team alongside ward managers, senior nurses and therapists.
• Promote high standards of clinical care, patient safety, clinical governance, service development and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Clinical governance

Assessment and formulation

Clinical supervision

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPsych or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Tools

GMC registration

Job description

A new consultant psychiatrist post in the inpatient team at CNTW NHS Foundation Trust, covering the acute female and acute male wards. The work centres on assessment, diagnosis and formulation, acting as Responsible Clinician for detained patients, and leading ward teams towards recovery. It is distinct for covering two wards with resident and SAS doctor support, and for a focus on moving patients from inpatient to community care. GMC sponsorship is not available, and the post needs Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician Status.

What the job involves

• Provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation for patients admitted under the post holder's care
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act
• Make assessments and recommendations under the Mental Health Act
• Lead the inpatient team in delivering evidence-based care that supports patients' recovery
• Work with the CBU, Hospital to Home, Crisis and Community teams on timely transitions from inpatient to community care
• Provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the adult acute pathway
• Work with senior colleagues in the Inpatient Care team and Inpatient CBU
• Serve as a core member of each ward's leadership team alongside ward managers, senior nurses and therapists
• Promote high standards of clinical care, patient safety, clinical governance, service development and staff wellbeing

What’s required

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry), or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT

Registration & licences

• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Approved Clinician Status

Experience

• Multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry across different settings
• Clinical audit

Skills & knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of psychiatry
• Awareness of current issues in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
• High level of clinical skills
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of adult psychiatric disorders
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• Working in a time-efficient manner

Other

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness and flexibility
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Nice to have

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Training in educational supervision and appraisal
• An area of special interest shown through publications or presentations to learned societies
• Experience of multiagency work, including with service users, carers and voluntary agencies
• Experience in service management or development
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher

What’s offered

• Relocation package of up to £8k
• 30 days study leave every 3 years
• Flexible working, with input into the job plan
• Remote working as service needs allow
• Dedicated, protected SPA time
• Health and wellbeing support covering emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial and career wellbeing
• Teaching and research opportunities, including the Medical Education Centre
• CPD including mentoring, medical leadership and coaching