Job summary
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. We are a CQC 'Outstanding' rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
Newcastle/Gateshead CYPS LD service is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant to work 10PAs with the team, this opportunity having arisen due to a staff vacancy. This post covers both Newcastle and Gateshead areas, with the Newcastle base at Benton House (central Newcastle) and Gateshead base at Bensham Hospital (Gateshead). The post holder will provide mental health service to children and adolescents within the LD pathway. The post holder will be working as part of multi-disciplinary team and you will have responsibility for direct clinical work, supervision, helping to lead in management of referrals, effective multiagency liaison with various relevant departments and undertaking local strategic management tasks as appropriate to the post.
The post holder will be joining a dynamic group of experienced medical and non-medical colleagues who are committed to working hard for the benefits of patients and their families. There are significant opportunities to become involved in service development, and excellent links with local Universities with opportunities for teaching and research, linked to Medical Schools at the Universities of Newcastle and Sunderland.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Skills and Qualities.
- Up to date clinical knowledge and experience, working across Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective with wide medical knowledge.
Main duties:
- Clinical assessment of children and adolescents.
- Management and treatment of mental health disorders in children and Adolescents.
- Clinical leadership
- Working with the multi-disciplinary team to develop shared decision making
- Working with partner agencies to develop formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care.
- Clinical administration and report writing
You will have your own office space and will have dedicated administrative support. This is a substantive and full-time post 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 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
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact (insert contact details)
Name: Dr Mandy Abbott
Email: Mandy.Abbott@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 07966275329
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 peoples lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact (insert contact details)
Name: Dr Mandy Abbott
Email: Mandy.Abbott@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 07966275329
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 peoples lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education
Eligibility
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
- Knowledge of current issues in national strategic direction for children's services
Desirable
- Regularly take part in activities that maintain and develop the competence in LD CYPS client group
- Specialist interest as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education
Eligibility
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
- Knowledge of current issues in national strategic direction for children's services
Desirable
- Regularly take part in activities that maintain and develop the competence in LD CYPS client group
- Specialist interest as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
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
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).
