Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist in inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service HDU

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient consultant psychiatrist in a male high dependency psychiatry rehabilitation unit. You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs.

The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of treatment and support rehabilitation and recovery.

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 people's lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.

You will provide medical leadership to the MDT.

The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service

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.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-IP25-002

Job locations

Hopewood Park

Sunderland

SR2 0NB


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.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:

Name: Dr Mohamed Morsy Associate Medical Director Inpatients south CBU

Email: Mohamed.morsy@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel: 0191 5667088

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.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:

Name: Dr Mohamed Morsy Associate Medical Director Inpatients south CBU

Email: Mohamed.morsy@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel: 0191 5667088

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • 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
  • Approved Clinician status

Desirable

  • Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in general Psychiatry
  • Endorsement in rehabilitation
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Has undergone training in supervision

Eligiblity

Essential

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders especially complex psychosis
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
  • Experience in working in inpatient settings

Desirable

  • Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Experience in service management or development
  • Experience in working in inpatient rehabilitation settings

Fitness to Practice

Essential

  • Good values
  • Trustworthiness
  • Maturity, openness, and flexibility
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • 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
  • Approved Clinician status

Desirable

  • Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in general Psychiatry
  • Endorsement in rehabilitation
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Has undergone training in supervision

Eligiblity

Essential

  • Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
  • Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders especially complex psychosis
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
  • Experience in working in inpatient settings

Desirable

  • Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Experience in service management or development
  • Experience in working in inpatient rehabilitation settings

Fitness to Practice

Essential

  • Good values
  • Trustworthiness
  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood Park

Sunderland

SR2 0NB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood Park

Sunderland

SR2 0NB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Medical Director

Dr Mohamed Morsy

Mohamed.morsy@cntw.nhs.uk

01915667088

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-IP25-002

Job locations

Hopewood Park

Sunderland

SR2 0NB


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