Job summary
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
The consultant post provides medical leadership to the multidisciplinary clinical team working on the ward and provide clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of inpatients admitted to inpatient WAA adult psychiatric unit. The role will involve working closely with nurse consultant, consultant psychologist, specialty grade doctor, the junior ward doctor and the nursing team and ward manager to provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted, working closely with patients and carers and also working with partner agencies and other professionals. The job provides opportunities to address mental health difficulties with comorbid physical health problems and help the persons overall recovery.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr T R Harikumar
Email: thiyyancheri.harikumar@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 01570501781
Main duties of the job
The consultant will provide clinical and medical expertise in the expert management of the severe enduring mental illnesses of the patients admitted to the ward.
The consultant will provide medical and clinical leadership to the ward team working with the fellow consultant colleague working into the same ward, nurse consultant, specialty doctor and ward junior doctor to the assessment, diagnosis, formulation and treatment and management to patients admitted to the ward.
The consultant will provide relevant assessments and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act. The consultant will liaise and work jointly with other teams, agencies and professionals to facilitate the treatment and progression of the patient's recovery through the person's treatment pathway.
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
- To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted under the post holders care.
- To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
- To act as Responsible clinician for patients detained under the mental health act and to have section 12 approval to detain patient when required.
- To provide urgent assessments including S136 and liaison assessments.
- 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 holders care.
- To collaborate with GPs, Community Treatment Team and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted under the post holders care.
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the adult acute pathway.
- To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Inpatient Care team.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams.
- To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development.
- To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
- 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.
- To complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the clinical role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients admitted under the post holders care.
- To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
- To act as Responsible clinician for patients detained under the mental health act and to have section 12 approval to detain patient when required.
- To provide urgent assessments including S136 and liaison assessments.
- 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 holders care.
- To collaborate with GPs, Community Treatment Team and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted under the post holders care.
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the adult acute pathway.
- To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Inpatient Care team.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams.
- To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development.
- To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
- 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.
- To complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the clinical role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved as Approved clinician under the MHA 1983 or eligible for approval
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 old age 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 multi-disciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in old age psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary 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
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characterstics
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)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved as Approved clinician under the MHA 1983 or eligible for approval
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 old age 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 multi-disciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in old age psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary 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
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characterstics
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
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).
