Consultant Psychiatrist in inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service HDU

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Northeast of England is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service. The role involves providing senior expertise in treating complex psychosis within a multidisciplinary team. The Trust offers excellent training, relocation packages, and a supportive environment to enhance your career while making a significant impact on patients' lives.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave every 3 years

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working options

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Focus on health and wellbeing

Teaching and research opportunities

Employee Excellence awards

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary team working.
• Up-to-date knowledge in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Clinical Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields

Job description

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

Consultant Psychiatrist in inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service HDU

The closing date is 20 May 2025

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

An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient consultant psychiatrist in a male high dependency psychiatry rehabilitation unit. You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs.

The post holder will work with colleagues from other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of treatment supporting rehabilitation and recovery.

When you work for CNTW, you will be part of a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and ranked 1st nationally in the GMC trainer survey for support to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives and join a passionate medical workforce. The Trust offers superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.

Main duties of the job

Your role will include holding RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.

You will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.

This role offers excellent leadership opportunities and the chance to improve pathways within the service.

About us

Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
• Flexible working arrangements, involving you in your job plan
• Remote working options according to service needs
• Dedicated and protected SPA time
• Focus on health and wellbeing, including emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial, and career support
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Stimulating CPD sessions, including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
• Teaching opportunities at our new Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards
• Additional employee benefits, including discounts. More info at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

Located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty with national parks, heritage sites, and major cities, supported by excellent transport links. The Lake District National Park is among England's finest natural areas.

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview. Candidates should be eligible for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

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

For a confidential discussion or visits, contact:

Name: Dr Mohamed Morsy, Associate Medical Director Inpatients South CBU

Tel: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration (or eligible) with a license to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible within six months of CCT
• Approved Clinician status
• CCT or equivalent in general Psychiatry
• Endorsement in rehabilitation
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields
• Training in supervision
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working
• Up-to-date knowledge and high-level clinical skills in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders, especially complex psychosis
• Excellent teaching skills
• Ability to work efficiently
• Mobility to meet the post's requirements
• Experience working with service users, carers, and voluntary agencies
• Record of clinical leadership
• Ability as a clinical teacher
• Experience in service management or development
• Experience working in inpatient rehabilitation settings

Fitness to Practice

• Good values
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness, flexibility

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 reveal any criminal convictions.

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

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year, pro-rata for part-time.