Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists for two joint posts: 0.5 WTE in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability (Eastway) and 0.5 WTE in Adult ADHD (Cheshire). The role includes clinical leadership, academic participation, and adherence to GMC/CPD requirements.

We welcome applicants with MBChB/MBBS, RC Psychiatrists membership, and appropriate CCT status. DBS update and professional registration are encouraged as part of induction and ongoing

Qualifications

• MbChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• A CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability or within 6 months of completing their CCT
• Registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD or willing to apply for such

Responsibilities

• Manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff as agreed with consultants and medical director.
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and submit records promptly to Information Department.
• Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and mental health service.
• Take part in annual appraisal for consultants and attend the internal CPD programme.

Education

MbChB, MBBS or equivalent

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent

A CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability or within 6 months of completing their CCT

Registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD or willing to apply for such

Job description

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. - To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. - To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. - To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. - To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. - To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct, All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Part/full time (PA's) Consultant Psychiatrist in Team Name. Joint post 0.5 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability (Eastway Assessment and Treatment Unit) & 0.5 WTE Consultant psychiatrist in Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Cheshire) service,

• MbChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• A CCT in Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability or the candidate is within 6 months of completing their CCT
• Registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD or willing to apply for such

Desirable criteria

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional Clinical or post-graduate qualification, Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable criteria

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice, Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service, Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency), You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.