Job summary
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
This part time (6PA) post for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Medical Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) will be based in the CBT Centre within the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies in Newcastle upon Tyne, the post holder will join a well-established, dynamic and supportive team, providing face-to-face assessments and delivering CBT individually to clients with complex mental health issues. They will also provide training and supervision as well as contribute to strategic leadership. The post holder's work will involve the whole of the patient pathway, working together with the current consultant and therapists.
The Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies is actively involved in postgraduate training, supporting higher trainees in psychotherapy (one psychoanalytic, one psychodynamic or group, and one CBT) as well as a full-time core trainee. The post-holder will have the opportunity and be supported to develop their training skills and be a trainer and supervisor for core and higher trainees. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, including resident doctors, they will be the clinical expert from a medical CBT perspective, ensuring best practice care is delivered whilst supporting the wider team. The post holder will also join the supportive leadership within the centre.
Main duties of the job
There will be a stimulating combination of clinical, teaching, supervisory, reflective practice, and leadership opportunities.
The clinical work includes face to face CBT assessments and mostly individual treatments and multidisciplinary clinical team meetings supporting other team members.
CBT supervision for medical trainees and other CBT therapists within the centre is an exciting aspect of the post and there will be other opportunities in terms of consultation/scaffolding and other indirect work to support and develop teams across the care pathway.
We anticipate that the post holder will provide around 10 new assessments per year and offer around 4-6 hours of face-to-face CBT per week.
The CBT Centre also supports teams in CNTW and other organisations with their development, and we are evolving a menu of joint-assessment, complex case workshops, disorder specific training, supervision workshops and reflective practice. The Centre benefits from links with Inpatient and Community Psychology Services, the Crisis and Home Treatment Service, Community Treatment Teams, Inpatient Teams, the Regional Affective Disorder Service, the Eating Disorders Service, The Regional Gender Dysphoria Service, and the Addictions Service.
You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical secretary.
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
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
About Us
The CBT centre is the only tertiary CBT service in the Trust with its base in Newcastle upon Tyne. It sits within the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies, alongside distinct services in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Family Therapy and Personality Disorders. The working relationships with colleagues in these services are excellent.
We accept referrals for patients who experience a wide range of complex psychological disorders, receiving referrals from tertiary, secondary and primary care. Individual once weekly CBT is offered as well as preparatory groups for clients waiting for therapy. Interventions are provided on an outpatient basis.
The service has seven other CBT therapists within the centre, and these are key colleagues and working alliances and there is a supportive leadership team within the centre
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.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:
Name: Dr Elizabeth Davis
Email: elizabeth.davis@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2875235
Name: Dr Renuka Arjundas
Email: renuka.arjundas@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2876100
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
About Us
The CBT centre is the only tertiary CBT service in the Trust with its base in Newcastle upon Tyne. It sits within the Centre for Specialist Psychological Therapies, alongside distinct services in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Family Therapy and Personality Disorders. The working relationships with colleagues in these services are excellent.
We accept referrals for patients who experience a wide range of complex psychological disorders, receiving referrals from tertiary, secondary and primary care. Individual once weekly CBT is offered as well as preparatory groups for clients waiting for therapy. Interventions are provided on an outpatient basis.
The service has seven other CBT therapists within the centre, and these are key colleagues and working alliances and there is a supportive leadership team within the centre
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.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:
Name: Dr Elizabeth Davis
Email: elizabeth.davis@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2875235
Name: Dr Renuka Arjundas
Email: renuka.arjundas@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2876100
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent qualification in CBT
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management (especially in a field related to psychotherapy)
- BABCP accreditation
- Additional clinical qualifications, including other psychological therapies such as EMDR therapy, Compassion focused therapy, MBCT
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 CBT
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
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent qualification in CBT
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management (especially in a field related to psychotherapy)
- BABCP accreditation
- Additional clinical qualifications, including other psychological therapies such as EMDR therapy, Compassion focused therapy, MBCT
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 CBT
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).
