Consultant Psychiatrist in AMH Inpatient rehabilitation

Tewv Brits; Darlington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a dynamic rehabilitation service in North and South Durham. This pivotal role focuses on providing recovery-oriented care to patients with severe mental illnesses, emphasizing collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence service delivery while working in a supportive environment dedicated to quality improvement and professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Reflects on performance, seeks feedback, and leads service change.
• Capable of delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide an active, recovery-focused rehabilitation service to patients.
• Lead the rehabilitation service at Primrose Lodge.

Skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Quality improvement methodologies

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration and license to practice

Higher degree in medical education or clinical research

MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist in AMH Inpatient rehabilitation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

This is a replacement post which has become vacant as the previous Consultant Psychiatrist has retired.

The post is a 10 PA position split between inpatient rehabilitation units across North and South Durham localities. The rehabilitation services serving these areas operate primarily from Primrose Lodge (Chester-le-Street, 14 beds) and Willow Ward, West Park Hospital (Darlington, 15 beds).

The main acute inpatient beds for North Durham are at Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham, and for South Durham at West Park Hospital, Darlington. Currently, there are two wards admitting patients with acute mental health problems at Lanchester Road Hospital and three at West Park Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The principal duties are to provide an active, recovery-focused rehabilitation service to patients within the North and South Durham localities of the Adult Mental Health Directorate. The focus is primarily inpatient, with minimal community-based work.

Severe and enduring mental illness can profoundly affect individuals' lives. An energetic rehabilitation service is an essential component of a recovery-focused modern adult mental health service. The post holder will lead this service.

Primrose Lodge will be the main focus of the rehabilitation service, while Willow Ward offers high dependency, high support care for more challenging, longer-lasting cases.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues in Adult Mental Health to offer a flexible, recovery-oriented service. Strong skills in multidisciplinary working and clinical leadership are required.

The postholder should be prepared to collaborate with other agencies to develop supported living schemes, employment services, and specialist providers, including developing links with commissioners.

About us

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and approximately 6,700 staff across around 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, and York and Selby. We provide inpatient and community services to 2 million people in these areas and additional specialist services across Northern England.

We work in partnership with local authorities, clinical commissioning groups, voluntary organizations, service users, carers, and the public. Psychiatrists are vital to our mental health teams, and we aim to foster collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists as part of effective services. Our Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are committed to improving medical workforce recruitment and retention, guided by The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information. The description has been approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Leadership

• Reflects on own performance, seeks feedback, influences and persuades to improve services, and can take on leadership roles within multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of NHS structure and management. Demonstrates commitment to quality through quality improvement and lean methodologies or aims to achieve this within one year. Capable of leading service change.
• Willing to lead outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS and wider health economy implications. Trained to at least level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality Improvement System.

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Capable of delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Participates in CPD, research, and service evaluation. Able to appraise clinical evidence. Experienced in clinical audits leading to service improvements. Evidence of achievements in education, research, and audit.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration and license to practice at appointment.
• Higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 Status or ability to achieve within 3 months.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent specialty knowledge, clinical skills, and communication skills. Able to manage complex clinical situations and make evidence-based decisions. Compliant with MHA and MCA duties.
• Wide range of relevant specialist/sub-specialist NHS experience.

Experience

• Describe relevant clinical experience for this role.
• Include any other applicable experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.