Job summary
This is a replacement post for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy. The 10 PA post is based in the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies in Newcastle upon Tyne and the successful candidate will join a well-established and dynamic team.
They will support the Regional Department- a tertiary psychodynamic psychotherapy outpatient department and provide face-to-face assessments and psychotherapy psychodynamic treatments.
They will have a significant role in medical education with the supervision of trainees. Additionally, they will be part of the leadership team, contributing to strategic leadership within the department.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Elizabeth Davis / Dr Richard Duggins
Email: elizabeth.davis@cntw.nhs.uk/ richard.duggins@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2875235
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post-holder will offer a stimulating combination of clinical, supervisory, reflective practice and leadership opportunities.
In regard to clinical duties, the post-holder will provide face to face psychotherapy assessments, individual or group psychodynamic treatments.
We would anticipate the post holder will provide a total of 16 hours per week of assessments and psychotherapy (individual/group) depending on service need, e.g. 8 hours of assessments and 8 hours of psychotherapy They will offer psychotherapy supervision to doctors and other professions, including higher and core trainees, and adult psychotherapists training with the Department. They will also offer reflective practice and other indirect psychoanalytic work to support and develop teams across the care pathway. This will include providing Balint groups and complex case discussions. The post-holder will be an active and supportive member of the multidisciplinary team, and a valued member within the leadership team.
Regular supervision for psychotherapy assessments and treatments will be supported
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 www.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 10 PA post for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic) will work in the Regional Department of Psychotherapy, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, supporting the tertiary psychodynamic psychotherapy outpatient centre.
They will provide face-to-face assessments, psychotherapy psychodynamic treatments (once per week individually and/or in a group), teaching and supervision, and contribute to strategic leadership and we anticipate the post holder will provide a total of 16 hours per week of assessments and psychotherapy (individual/group) depending on service need, e.g. 8 hours of assessments and 8 hours of psychotherapy.
They will be involved in the whole of the patient pathway and will work with other medical psychotherapy consultant colleagues in the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies
They will also offer psychotherapy supervision to doctors and other professions, including higher and core trainees, and adult psychotherapists training with the Department. Reflective practice and other indirect psychoanalytic work will also be part of the role to support and develop teams across the care pathway. This will include providing Balint groups and complex case discussions. The post-holder will be an active and supportive member of the multidisciplinary team, and a valued member within the leadership team. Their post will also have 2.5 PA for Supporting Professional Activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 10 PA post for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic) will work in the Regional Department of Psychotherapy, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, supporting the tertiary psychodynamic psychotherapy outpatient centre.
They will provide face-to-face assessments, psychotherapy psychodynamic treatments (once per week individually and/or in a group), teaching and supervision, and contribute to strategic leadership and we anticipate the post holder will provide a total of 16 hours per week of assessments and psychotherapy (individual/group) depending on service need, e.g. 8 hours of assessments and 8 hours of psychotherapy.
They will be involved in the whole of the patient pathway and will work with other medical psychotherapy consultant colleagues in the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies
They will also offer psychotherapy supervision to doctors and other professions, including higher and core trainees, and adult psychotherapists training with the Department. Reflective practice and other indirect psychoanalytic work will also be part of the role to support and develop teams across the care pathway. This will include providing Balint groups and complex case discussions. The post-holder will be an active and supportive member of the multidisciplinary team, and a valued member within the leadership team. Their post will also have 2.5 PA for Supporting Professional Activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management (especially in a field related to psychotherapy)
- External qualification registered with BPC or UKCP as a psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapist, or group analyst
- Additional clinical qualifications, including psychotherapy qualifications in IPT, MBT or TFT
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register as a Medical Psychotherapist OR within six months of gaining CCT. Specialism should be psychodynamic
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- No unresolved concerns regarding fitness to practise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management (especially in a field related to psychotherapy)
- External qualification registered with BPC or UKCP as a psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapist, or group analyst
- Additional clinical qualifications, including psychotherapy qualifications in IPT, MBT or TFT
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register as a Medical Psychotherapist OR within six months of gaining CCT. Specialism should be psychodynamic
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- No unresolved concerns regarding fitness to practise
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).
