Job summary
We are pleased to invite applicants for CNTW's Specialty doctor/Specialist Portfolio Pathway Fellowship Programme for adult or older adult specialist registration. This is a structured scheme which provides suitably experienced doctors with the opportunity to develop the specialist curriculum competencies required to submit an application for GMC Specialist Registration via Portfolio Pathway route in their chosen subspecialty. The Specialist Registration with the GMC is recognition of the doctor as a specialist in the specific area.
Please note, you must submit a CV alongside your application form. The CV should also highlight experience that may be of relevance to a future Portfolio Pathway application. Please submit this to MedicalRecruitment@cntw.nhs.uk once your application form has been submitted online.
If you are shortlisted, you will also be required to submit a portfolio of 5 anonymized clinical letters including new assessments or tribunal reports showcasing your work over the past 6 months to MedicalRecruitment@cntw.nhs.uk by 19th September 2024.
The interview date will be confirmed once applications have been shortlisted.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr. Adrian Lloyd - Consultant Psychiatrist, CESR/ Portfolio Pathway Tutor
Adrian.Lloyd@cntw.nhs.uk
Dr Prathibha Rao - Consultant Psychiatrist /Portfolio Pathway Tutor
Prathibha.Rao@cntw.nhs.uk
Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are recieved.
Main duties of the job
Within the scheme, the Portfolio Pathway fellow will usually rotate within clinical posts as needed to satisfy curriculum requirements for Specialist registration in their chosen specialty. The posts will usually last one year each (two years in the community and up to one year in an inpatient setting), but this is dependent on the individual's previous experience and developmental needs. This will be discussed following appointment where a bespoke plan will be developed.
Successful applicants will have 2 SPAs to work on their Portfolio Pathway competences and 0.25 SPA to attend the post graduate medical education sessions and complete appraisal requirements.
The programme will actively support the fellow to identify and take up the opportunity to act up into a consultant post once they have achieved appropriate competencies and submitted their Portfolio Pathway application.
The post comes with a study leave budget as well as educational and clinical supervision.
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 atthriveatcntw.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
Please refer to attached job description for further details and main duties and responsibilities.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for further details and main duties and responsibilities.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- MBBS or MB.ChB or equivalent
- Fully registered with the UK General Medical Council
Desirable
- Section 12 approval
- MRCPsych
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years core Psychiatry or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of having completed core psychiatry competencies (other than membership exam)
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Awareness of importance of clinical audit
- Awareness of the importance of clinical research
Desirable
- Completion of previous audits
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Previous participation in research
Teaching
Essential
- Keen interest in teaching
- Commitment to development of teaching skills
Desirable
- Previous positive feedback received for teaching
- Formal teaching qualification
- Attendance at medical education conferences
Communication Skills
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical skills through written communication
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- Knowledge of Portfolio Pathway application process
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional approach to working as a doctor
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within clinical settings
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- MBBS or MB.ChB or equivalent
- Fully registered with the UK General Medical Council
Desirable
- Section 12 approval
- MRCPsych
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years core Psychiatry or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of having completed core psychiatry competencies (other than membership exam)
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Awareness of importance of clinical audit
- Awareness of the importance of clinical research
Desirable
- Completion of previous audits
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Previous participation in research
Teaching
Essential
- Keen interest in teaching
- Commitment to development of teaching skills
Desirable
- Previous positive feedback received for teaching
- Formal teaching qualification
- Attendance at medical education conferences
Communication Skills
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical skills through written communication
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- Knowledge of Portfolio Pathway application process
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional approach to working as a doctor
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within clinical settings
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).
