Job summary
We are seeking to appoint 4 Consultant Psychiatrists in Child & Adolescent who will work within the multidisciplinary community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPS). The vacant posts are outlined below:
1 x Monkwearmouth Hospital, Sunderland and South Tyneside1 x Benton House, Newcastle and Bensham Hospital, Newcastle/Gateshead2 x St Georges Park, Northumberland.The successful candidate will join a clinical team including consultants, nurses, psychologists, therapists, and a wider medical workforce. The successful candidates will develop a personal development plan for lifelong learning. We can also offer new appointees the chance to extend their development.
Main duties of the job
As a consultant in the team you will join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to young people and families in the CYPS in the Getting More Help service.
The post holder will be expected to be involved in formulation of mental health difficulties, supporting the team with the diagnosis and developing a management plan.
Supporting the team with risk assessments and devising a risk management plan.
To work with primary care colleagues.
Make decisions regarding the appropriate time of adding pharmacological interventions to treatment package.
Work closely with our colleagues working in social care, attend strategy meetings when appropriate.
The posts are substantive and full-time posts however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis, or those seeking flexible working.
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
For further details a detailed Job description with further information about each of those post and the responsibilities expected can be found attached along with a person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details a detailed Job description with further information about each of those post and the responsibilities expected can be found attached along with a person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion, or included within six months of CCT
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Eligibility
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
- Extensive knowledge and experience of psychopharmacology as applied to child and adolescent population
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
- Experience in multi- agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience in working in CAMHS inpatient settings
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion, or included within six months of CCT
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Eligibility
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
- Extensive knowledge and experience of psychopharmacology as applied to child and adolescent population
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
- Experience in multi- agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience in working in CAMHS inpatient settings
Fitness to Practice
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).
