Job summary
This is a specialist service and is an excellent opportunity to develop a more effective, responsive and flexible Liaison Psychiatry Service for both the elderly and working age population within South Tyneside District Hospital.
The service operates on a 24hours/7 day per week basis. There are extensive opportunities for service development, especially in the wider context of the NHS Long Term Plan. Provision of all-age Liaison services across the UK aligns with NHS Long Term Plan ambitions.
You will join an experienced and well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) of Liaison Nurses currently working with patients from across the adult age spectrum.
Medical input has been provided hitherto on a less than full time basis and a restructuring in funding provision has underpinned the creation of this new post. The team operates on a 24 hours/7 day per week basis and sees patients referred with any mental health presentation, self-harm or suicide attempt from the Emergency Department within 1 hour. It aims to see inpatient ward referrals within 24 hours.
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.
You will be part of an exciting expansion of our Liaison Service in the South of Tyne area. You will join an established, experienced multidisciplinary team of Liaison Nurses in further developing the Liaison Service at South Tyneside District Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted to South Tyneside District Hospital :
- To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act; for patients in South Tyneside District Hospital
- To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence based interventions for the patients admitted under the post holder's care.
- To collaborate with GPs, Community Treatment Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed within the acute hospitals.
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the multi-disciplinary Liaison psychiatry team
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged.
- To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions.
- To lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda.
- This post spans the adult age range (working age adult and older adults). For post-holders with single specialty training, robust scaffolding (in either adults or older adults) is available from consultants with the Sunderland Psychiatric Liaison team.
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.
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
Job description
Job 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.
The post-holder would also be encouraged to participate in the existing program of CPD across both teams to support learning in clinical areas out with their specialty. Appraisal and liaison-specific peer groups can also be used to support this learning.
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 :
Name: Dr Uma Geethanath
Email: uma.ruppageethanath@cntw.nhs
Tel: 01915665500 / 07831764982
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
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.
The post-holder would also be encouraged to participate in the existing program of CPD across both teams to support learning in clinical areas out with their specialty. Appraisal and liaison-specific peer groups can also be used to support this learning.
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 :
Name: Dr Uma Geethanath
Email: uma.ruppageethanath@cntw.nhs
Tel: 01915665500 / 07831764982
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
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- CCT in general adult or old age psychiatry or dual training OR within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Endorsement in liaison psychiatry
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- CCT in general adult or old age psychiatry or dual training OR within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Endorsement in liaison psychiatry
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on 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
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).
