Consultant Psychiatrist – STH Tyneside Community Team

CNTW Community Interest Company; Jarrow; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8k relocation package

30 days study leave

Flexible working opportunities in job/

Remote working available

SPA time and wellbeing focus

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a multidisciplinary team across psychosis and non-psychosis pathways. You will provide medical expertise, conduct detailed psychiatric assessments, and contribute to robust care plans for complex patients.

This substantive role includes leadership responsibilities and opportunities for teaching and research. The post involves 8 sessions per week over 4 days, with flexible, remote-friendly arrangements and dedicated SPA time.

Qualifications

• Must be 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 required
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Experience in educational supervision and appraisal a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant clinical leadership to the service and assume responsibility for a proportion of patients
• Care planning addressing psychiatric, physical and social needs
• Detailed psychiatric assessments to support diagnoses and treatment plans
• Pharmacological management of psychotropic medication
• Collaborate with MDT, provide consultation to peers and primary care
• Support Trust and multidisciplinary team during Community Transformation pilot

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Specialist psychiatry knowledge

Education

MBBS

MRCPsych

GMC Specialist Register in General Psychiatry

Section12 approval

Approved Clinician Status

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a multidisciplinary team across psychosis and non-psychosis pathways. You will provide medical expertise, conduct detailed psychiatric assessments, and contribute to robust care plans for complex patients.

This substantive role includes leadership responsibilities and opportunities for teaching and research. The post involves 8 sessions per week over 4 days, with flexible, remote-friendly arrangements and dedicated SPA time.