Job summary
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist post for Yewdale mixed gender urgent care adult (16 beds) ward at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. This position is for 10 PAs with option to work minimum 8 PAs. This post will support the services in the North Cumbria Locality. The locality is extremely motivated to support the appointment and suitable considerations will be given with reference to SPA time, travel time and expenses. The post requires one day visit per week for face-to-face work and in order to remain linked with the team. Remote working will be supported as part of the job plan for the rest of the week.
As a specialist in working age psychiatry, you will be leading in the delivery of an innovative hybrid model of care in the inpatient ward that involves a combination of face-to-face work and Telepsychiatry as part of delivering high quality patient care and optimising your work-life balance. You will be part of a well-resourced clinical team. Currently there is a locum psychiatrist who provides 5 PAs remote AC role. Recruitment is also planned for this role that provides some PAs per week Tele-Psychiatry input to Yewdale ward. Overall the aim is to have total Consultant psychiatrist component of 13 PAs into the ward in a mix of remote and face to face working with an overlap of one day face to face for both colleagues for continuity.
Main duties of the job
We look forward to recruiting a dynamic, flexible, innovative, trustworthy, supportive, efficient and inspirational Consultant with vast knowledge and experience in the practice of General Adult Psychiatry in different settings. Excellent communication and teaching skills, proven competence in formulation, establishing diagnoses, ability to influence comprehensive treatment plans and working effectively with patients, carers and MDT's are some of the key attributes that will determine success in this hybrid role including limited face to face work, home working and Telepsychiatry role as a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for Yewdale ward.
The post holder will also have educational supervision role for an international fellow. Dr Nayeema Shakur provides remote weekly supervision to the other international fellow in the team. There will also be input from a newly appointed Trust Grade Doctor (due to start end October 2023).
Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team.
You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.
This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis
About us
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
- Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
- Remote working available as suits service needs
- Dedicated and protected SPA time
- Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at thriveatcntw.co.uk
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact the below:
Name: Dr Stuart Beatson, Group Medical Director
Email: stuart.beatson@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 01228 603096
Name: Dr Noby George, Associate Medical Director
Email: Noby.george@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 01228 602000
Name: Dr Sunil Nodiyal, Consultant
Email: sunil.nodiyal@cntw.nhs.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of Englands finest areas of natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact the below:
Name: Dr Stuart Beatson, Group Medical Director
Email: stuart.beatson@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 01228 603096
Name: Dr Noby George, Associate Medical Director
Email: Noby.george@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 01228 602000
Name: Dr Sunil Nodiyal, Consultant
Email: sunil.nodiyal@cntw.nhs.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of Englands finest areas of natural beauty.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 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 Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience in remote consultations. Interest and enthusiasm in developing tele-psychiatry
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Holds a current driving licence
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 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 Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience in remote consultations. Interest and enthusiasm in developing tele-psychiatry
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Holds a current driving licence
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
