Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry

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

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team while making a significant impact on patients' lives. With outstanding training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment, you will thrive in your career. The position is based in a region known for its natural beauty, providing a perfect backdrop for work-life balance. If you are committed to excellence in psychiatric care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave every 3 years

Flexible job planning

Remote working options

Focus on health and wellbeing support

Teaching and research opportunities

Stimulating CPD sessions

Employee Excellence awards

Qualifications

• Applicants should have relevant postgraduate qualifications and training in educational supervision.
• Must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent clinical care.
• Support flexible working arrangements and travel considerations for patient reviews.

Skills

High-level clinical skills

Effective team working

Time management

Clinical leadership

Teaching and training skills

Training in treatment skills such as psychological therapies

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPsych or equivalent

GMC Specialist Register in General Psychiatry

Postgraduate relevant qualifications

Job description

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

Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry

The closing date is 29 May 2025

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

As a Consultant, you will lead a team to achieve this. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

We have been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and ranked 1st nationally in the GMC trainer survey for support provided to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives. Join a passionate medical workforce and benefit from superb training, development opportunities, and excellent staff benefits.

This is a fixed-term post within the Adult Learning Disability Team in North-Cumbria. The Adult Community LD service operates within Secondary Care, delivering specialist community mental health services, with interfaces to Primary care and other specialist services in the region. All cases are care-coordinated by a CPN who supports medical reviews. Flexible working arrangements are available.

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Main duties of the job

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover, with a possibility of extension. Support for flexible working is available, including travel considerations for face-to-face reviews. The post holder is expected to have RC responsibilities for community patients and to deliver excellent clinical care while working effectively within the MDT.

About us

Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous allowance
• Flexible job planning
• Remote working options
• Focus on health and wellbeing support
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Stimulating CPD sessions, mentoring, leadership, and coaching
• Teaching in our new Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards

Additional benefits include discounts. More information at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

The Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty, including national parks and heritage sites, supported by excellent transport links. The Lake District National Park is nearby, renowned for its natural beauty.

Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT. Eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status is required. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge in Psychiatry
• Awareness of current issues in mental health policy and legislation
• Special interest with evidence of publications or presentations

Qualifications/Eligibility

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• GMC Specialist Register in General Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• Postgraduate relevant qualifications
• Training in educational supervision and appraisal

Experience

• Multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry
• Clinical audit experience
• Experience with multi-agency work
• Service management or development experience

Skills

• High-level clinical skills
• Effective team working
• Time management
• Clinical leadership
• Teaching and training skills
• Training in treatment skills such as psychological therapies

Personal Characteristics

• Resilience and support for others
• Trustworthiness, maturity, flexibility
• Effective communication
• Mobility and punctuality
• Honesty, integrity, organization
• Valid UK driving license or alternative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum (pro-rata)