Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle, Workington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry. The role involves providing medical input to the adult community treatment team and promoting patient well-being. Candidates should have an MBBS, GMC Specialist Registration, and be committed to excellence in clinical care. The position offers opportunities for flexible working and study leave.

Benefits

30 days study leave (every 3 years)

Flexible working opportunities

Teaching and research opportunities

Qualifications

• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Approved Clinician Status.
• Experience of Clinical Audit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment and diagnosis of patients referred to the CTT.
• Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team.
• Promote the safety and well-being of patients.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team working

Up to date knowledge in Psychiatry

Interest in liaison psychiatry

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

The closing date is 23 October 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to work across CTT and develop your interest in liaison working. This is also an extremely exciting and interesting opportunity to spearhead and contribute towards the development of Hope Haven, Hope Haven - a mental health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Whitehaven and Copeland which is a community partnership initiative between CNTW and a number of partnership organisations.

This is a full time (10PA) post for an adult consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the West Adult community Treatment team located at Lilly Park Lane and the Psychiatry Liaison Team located at Cumberland Infirmary in Cumbria.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is expected to:

• Participate 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
• To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter).

About us

Why us?

• 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 www.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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT.
• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Approved Clinician Status.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision.
• Has undergone training in appraisal.

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry.
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation.
• Interest in liaison psychiatry as demonstrated by experience, 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 multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies.
• Experience in service management or development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lillyhall Business Centre and Cumberland Infirmary

Lillyhall Business Centre and Cumberland Infirmary