Consultant Psychiatrist of Intellectual Disability

Job summary

We are seeking applications for our Consultant Psychiatrist of Intellectual Disability (Adults).

North Staffordshire Combined Health Care provides specialist MH (adult & old age), Addiction (inpatient nationally & Stoke on Trent community services), Neuropsychiatry & Learning Disability, & tier 3 child psychiatry services. We also provide specialist tier 4 in-patient children's services on a wider regional basis. The Trust is located within close proximity to the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM) & Keele University Medical School with whom the Trust has close links supporting Academic Programmes, Research & Development.

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking individual who can work within a well-established Multi-Disciplinary team working closely with external partners to develop a dynamic, responsive & client centred service. The post holder needs to be both experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disabilities, Autism, Adult Psychiatry & MH Diagnosis. This post is full-time, covering Monday to Friday, with the ability to apply for agile working arrangements which will be considered alongside service delivery.

The role is full-time (part-time will be considered) & will consist of 10 PA's or pro rata for part-time hours, including CPD & Supporting Professional Activity, & you will engage with the development of your Job Plan.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will operate primarily across Adult LD Services (County) in the city of Stoke on Trent, covering a geographical area of the Moorlands and Newcastle, however there will be an expectation to cross cover for city colleagues for planned and unplanned absences.

The assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients will form a large aspect of the role in both clinic and community locations. This is supported by an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary teams. The medical team currently consists of a Speciality Doctor an existing Consultant and 3 x Independent Nurse Prescribers.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage a caseload of clients and be competent to see clients in their own clinics. Experience in Section 117 is a requirement of the role but training can be accessed while in post. There is also an expectation for the successful individual to take part in service development projects, audits, research and supervision of the Locality Prescriber. Additionally, training, CPD and support of other team members, and a key role in the dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team.

About us

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent services.In recent months we have restructured our services to embed and drive forward an integrated, locality based model of care providing a patient centred provision of support and treatment. In return for your commitment our Trust offers a friendly and supportive environment. You will be provided with your own office and administrative support to your role. The Trust has free parking and a flexible relocation package. We are able to support commuting with flexible hours and have remote working in place which can facilitate working from other bases including home where this meets the needs of the service.

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Community LD Team

Broom Street

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Community LD Team

Broom Street

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

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