Job summary
This is an excellent and exciting role for a newly qualified consultant or one with experience of working in other areas of adult psychiatry who is looking for a change. It is a chance to be part of a highly skilled and friendly multi-disciplinary team with no two days looking the same and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of working age adults and their families in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear is a highly respected NHS Trust to be part of with opportunities and support to develop your career in research, medical education or management if you wish to.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Mandy Abbott
Email: mandy.abbott@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 07966 275 329
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be a key player in the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will bring medical expertise to the daily MDT meetings and in turn to the consultations that arise from referrals to the team and are appropriate ( following discussion in the MDT ) for medical review. The post will attract a candidate who is flexible and prepared to think on their feet at times. Over and above clinical work we recognize that our medical consultants are without exception keen to develop their careers whether through research, teaching or medical management. The culture of the Trust is to enable our consultants to achieve these aims through manageable job plans and a wide range of opportunities which characterise our talented and multi-faceted workforce
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
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 England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical duties of the post are to attend the MDT meetings at the teams base at St Nicholas hospital and give a medical opinion on referrals as appropriate who are presenting in crisis or whom have been taken on for home-based treatment. The expectation is that patients will be seen by the consultant in their homes ( or other possible locations ) and in that regard the post holder needs to be able to travel between base and community settings.
As previously mentioned CNTW NHS Trust is committed to developing the senior medical workforce and encouraging and supporting them in this. An example of how we do this is our weekly online CPD sessions that enables consultants to have regular updates on a wide range of clinical topics and services offered by CNTW as well as updates from pharmacy about POMH etc.
As a Trust we take the health and well being of our employees very seriously and provide a range of supports to ensure that any issues are addressed promptly and sensitively.
Overall, we are committed to our consultants enjoying and flourishing in their careers and having well balanced and doable job plans that ensure dedicated SPA time and additional opportunities for development which can be negotiated on an individual basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical duties of the post are to attend the MDT meetings at the teams base at St Nicholas hospital and give a medical opinion on referrals as appropriate who are presenting in crisis or whom have been taken on for home-based treatment. The expectation is that patients will be seen by the consultant in their homes ( or other possible locations ) and in that regard the post holder needs to be able to travel between base and community settings.
As previously mentioned CNTW NHS Trust is committed to developing the senior medical workforce and encouraging and supporting them in this. An example of how we do this is our weekly online CPD sessions that enables consultants to have regular updates on a wide range of clinical topics and services offered by CNTW as well as updates from pharmacy about POMH etc.
As a Trust we take the health and well being of our employees very seriously and provide a range of supports to ensure that any issues are addressed promptly and sensitively.
Overall, we are committed to our consultants enjoying and flourishing in their careers and having well balanced and doable job plans that ensure dedicated SPA time and additional opportunities for development which can be negotiated on an individual basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- CTT in Adult psychiatry or within 6 months of CCT
- Approved under section 12 of the Mental health Act 1983
- Approved clinician status
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision and /or appraisal
Eligibility
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- High level of clinical skills and proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Excellent communication skills
- Good teaching skills
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision mental health policy and legislation
- Experience in multi-agency work especially with services users, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in service management or development
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g., a brief form of psychological therapy
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Registered with the GMC (or eligible to become registered with a license to practice)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- CTT in Adult psychiatry or within 6 months of CCT
- Approved under section 12 of the Mental health Act 1983
- Approved clinician status
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision and /or appraisal
Eligibility
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- High level of clinical skills and proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Excellent communication skills
- Good teaching skills
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision mental health policy and legislation
- Experience in multi-agency work especially with services users, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in service management or development
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g., a brief form of psychological therapy
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Registered with the GMC (or eligible to become registered with a license to practice)
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).
