Job summary
This is a replacement post for a full time (10 PA) post where you will provide senior medical input into the Community Learning Disability Team working with one other consultant covering the population in North Tyneside. The post-holder is expected to:
- Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care
- Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams
- Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.
- To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
- To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients
- To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter)
The Community Learning Disability Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health in the context of Intellectual Disability. The CLDT works closely with the local Social Care Teams, Specialist Education Departments, Residential Services, Forensic Services and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely care, as well as transitions when required.
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that the post holder will work ten programmed activities over five days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 4 activities to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.
Programmed activities allocated to direct clinical care, to include:
- Regular planned out-patient clinics, or within specialist schools.
- Complex case discussions where patients vulnerable to or in crisis are discussed. These have been shown to be effective in mobilising effective local support and preventing admissions to hospitals
- Weekly Referral Meetings
- Monthly Neurodevelopmental Meetings
- Contribution to monthly partnership Leadership meetings with NHCT
- Support to and supervision of trainees, and NMPs
- Liaison with Consultants from inpatient wards and other mental health teams
- Administration to support these clinical activities
- On call duties and emergency work
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 post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with a learning disability and mental health problems. There is a population of learning disability forensic patients living within the area for whom the post holder will have some responsibility.
In addition the post holder will be expected to work closely with social workers, specialist nurses and the risk and independence team who are employed by Northumbria Health Care Trust and who hold Care Programme Approach responsibility for this group of patients.
The post-holder will typically have 2 supporting programmed activities to include
- Audit
- Appraisal
- Revalidation
- CPD
- Service management and development
- Teaching
- Educational supervision
- Special Interest as detailed above
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with a learning disability and mental health problems. There is a population of learning disability forensic patients living within the area for whom the post holder will have some responsibility.
In addition the post holder will be expected to work closely with social workers, specialist nurses and the risk and independence team who are employed by Northumbria Health Care Trust and who hold Care Programme Approach responsibility for this group of patients.
The post-holder will typically have 2 supporting programmed activities to include
- Audit
- Appraisal
- Revalidation
- CPD
- Service management and development
- Teaching
- Educational supervision
- Special Interest as detailed above
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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/CESR
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three month of appointment
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or eligible for approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Possess a CCT/CESR in learning disability psychiatry
- 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 learning disability 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 learning disability 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
- Experience of working in learning disability services
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 Learning disability population
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Recovery centred values
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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/CESR
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three month of appointment
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or eligible for approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Possess a CCT/CESR in learning disability psychiatry
- 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 learning disability 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 learning disability 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
- Experience of working in learning disability services
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 Learning disability population
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Recovery centred values
- 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).
