Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry (Consultant) - Adult Community LD - C[...]

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry. This fixed-term position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team within the Adult Learning Disability Team, delivering vital community mental health services. The role emphasizes the importance of excellent clinical care, patient safety, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. With opportunities for flexible working, this position is perfect for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of psychiatry while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• Candidates should have experience in multidisciplinary team working and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide excellent clinical care and promote patient safety.
• Manage community patients with RC responsibilities and ensure effective MDT collaboration.

Skills

High level of clinical skills

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Clinical leadership

Teaching skills

Time management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPsych or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in relevant field

Job description

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type NHS

Site Carleton clinic

Town Carlisle

Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata

Salary period Yearly

Closing 29/04/2025 23:59

Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry

Consultant

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Job overview

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

As a Consultant, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

This is a Consultant Psychiatrist, fixed-term post within the Adult Learning Disability Team in North-Cumbria. The Adult Community LD service is positioned within Secondary Care and has a pivotal role in directly delivering specialist community mental health services, but also an interface with Primary care, Specialist Services within the region. All cases are care-coordinated by a CPN who also supports medical reviews. There will be opportunities for flexible working as per service needs.

Main duties of the job

This is a fixed term maternity cover for a period of 12 months with a view to extend if required. There will be support for flexible working for applicants outside of Cumbria. Face to face reviews would be required in emergency situations or legal processes. The post holder is expected to have RC responsibilities for the community patients.

Post Holder should be committed to delivering excellent clinical care, promotes patient safety while respecting their rights and dignity. Post holder is also expected to work effectively within the MDT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge in the relevant field of Psychiatry.
• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation.
• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies.

Qualifications/Eligibility

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Approved Clinician Status.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Has undergone training in educational supervision.
• Has undergone training in appraisal.

Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings.
• Experience of Clinical Audit.
• Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies.
• Experience in service management or development.

Skills

• High level of clinical skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
• Established record of clinical leadership.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy.

Personal Characteristics

• Able to sustain self and support others.
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness and flexibility.
• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
• Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post.
• Punctuality/good time management.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Well organised.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.