Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Psychiatry (Community) (Consultant) - Psychiatry - Cumbri[...]

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job description

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Portland House Town Carlisle Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59

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?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

This is a new post for an adult for a consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the East Adult community Treatment located in Cumbria. Post holders will work along with multidisciplinary teams covering the adult population in North-Cumbria. The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and what are termed as at-risk mental states.

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.

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Main duties of the job

This is a 10 PA substantive Consultant post providing senior clinical and leadership input in the East and West Adult Community Treatment Team. Post holder would be expected to work alongside other experienced consultants, nurses and other members of the MDT covering the working adult age population in North Cumbria. The post-holder is expected to:

· Participating in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT.

· Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care,

· Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams.

· Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.

· To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.

· To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and

· Working with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter).

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

When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is ranked 1 st 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist working in the Adult Community Treatment Team in Cumbria, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment which is evidence based. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.

The post holder would be expected to be included on the specialist register (or eligible within 6months) and Approved Clinician Status or able to achieve this within 3months of appointment).

Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available.

Person specification

Qualifications/Eligibility

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registration with GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT/CESR
• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 OR able to achieve within three month of appointment
• Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within three month of appointment
• Possess a CCT/CESR in Psychiatry
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge in the relevant field of Psychiatry
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
• Experience of Clinical Audit
• Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Experience in service management or development

Skills

• High level of clinical skills
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy

Personal Characteristics

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness and flexibility
• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form
• Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post
• Punctuality/good time management
• Honesty and integrity
• Well organised

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.