Job summary
CPFT Adult and Specialist Mental Health Directorate Senior Clinical Fellowship (CESR)scheme invites applicants for 2 new posts:
X2 WTE CESR fellow Adult services North
X1 WTE CESR fellow Learning disabilities services North
This new scheme is a 2-year rotational scheme specifically designed to support those wanting to pursue a career as a consultant psychiatrist in obtaining their CESR.
Key benefits:
- Remuneration in line with Specialist Doctor
- Opportunities to gain experience of working in specific clinical placements as needed following review of the individual's work experience against Specialty Curriculum requirements.
- Job planned time of 3 SPA including 2 SPA as a single special interest day
- Active Trust and University educational programmes and research opportunities through CPFT as a designated Cambridge University Teaching Trust.
- CESR tutor and dedicated clinical and educational supervision, evaluation, and assessment to achieve CESR
- Active peer group of fellows and clinicians on route to CESR
- Bespoke learning plan and scheme designed with clinical experience and supervision in all key areas and components of expected competencies including Clinical and Communication skills, Teaching, Research, Psychotherapy, Leadership and Management and Clinical Governance.
Applications are welcomed from those with MRCPsych (or equivalent) who are looking for a flexible and alternative route to career progression.
Less than full time applicants are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The CPFT CESR fellowship programme provides a personalised programme for doctors wishing to gain entrance to the specialist register through the CESR process. Dependent on individual development needs it will include inpatient, community and emergency work as well as opportunities to gain experience in a range of non-clinical areas. The CESR fellows will also receive clinical and educational supervision with a focus on professional development and successful CESR application.
About us
CPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT please visit our website www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Adult Services
Initial placements will be subject to agreement with the successful candidates but it is anticipated that that the initial two years will consist of two twelve month placements working at Associate Specialist level. Placements are based in Peterborough in one of the adult acute mental health wards at the Cavell Centre and with the Peterborough Adult Locality Team. A further year can be arranged dependent on the professional and developmental needs of the candidate.
Throughout the programme the appointee will have three SPAs each week including a protected special interest day. This can be used for additional clinical experience such as crisis work and psychotherapy, development of non-clinical competencies and portfolio development.
The post holder will provide medical leadership to the respective teams maintaining the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients with acute mental disorders and sharing responsibility for day-to-day management of the services with active supervision from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist. The post holder will also be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and clinical governance meetings and to be involved in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other disciplines.
North Learning Disabilities Services
This appointment is attached to the Learning Disability Services on Hollies. The post holder will provide medical input to patients of the Fenland LD Team with active supervision from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist. Outpatient clinics will be organised in liaison with the relevant community team which also include home visits to care homes. The post holder will also be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and clinical governance meetings. There is an expectation that the two Specialty Doctors (Fenland and Peterborough) will cross cover each other.
Throughout the programme the appointee will have three SPAs each week including a protected special interest day. This can be used for additional clinical experience such as crisis work and psychotherapy, development of non-clinical competencies and portfolio development.
The post holder will provide medical leadership to the respective teams maintaining the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients with acute mental disorders and sharing responsibility for day-to-day management of the services with active supervision from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist. The post holder will also be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and clinical governance meetings and to be involved in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Adult Services
Initial placements will be subject to agreement with the successful candidates but it is anticipated that that the initial two years will consist of two twelve month placements working at Associate Specialist level. Placements are based in Peterborough in one of the adult acute mental health wards at the Cavell Centre and with the Peterborough Adult Locality Team. A further year can be arranged dependent on the professional and developmental needs of the candidate.
Throughout the programme the appointee will have three SPAs each week including a protected special interest day. This can be used for additional clinical experience such as crisis work and psychotherapy, development of non-clinical competencies and portfolio development.
The post holder will provide medical leadership to the respective teams maintaining the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients with acute mental disorders and sharing responsibility for day-to-day management of the services with active supervision from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist. The post holder will also be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and clinical governance meetings and to be involved in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other disciplines.
North Learning Disabilities Services
This appointment is attached to the Learning Disability Services on Hollies. The post holder will provide medical input to patients of the Fenland LD Team with active supervision from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist. Outpatient clinics will be organised in liaison with the relevant community team which also include home visits to care homes. The post holder will also be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and clinical governance meetings. There is an expectation that the two Specialty Doctors (Fenland and Peterborough) will cross cover each other.
Throughout the programme the appointee will have three SPAs each week including a protected special interest day. This can be used for additional clinical experience such as crisis work and psychotherapy, development of non-clinical competencies and portfolio development.
The post holder will provide medical leadership to the respective teams maintaining the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients with acute mental disorders and sharing responsibility for day-to-day management of the services with active supervision from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist. The post holder will also be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and clinical governance meetings and to be involved in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other disciplines.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration & licence to practice
Desirable
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983
- MRCPsych or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience including experience in psychiatry of learning disability
- Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience engaging in and delivering of clinical supervision and training
- Experience in research and service evaluation work
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of common mental health presentations by people with learning disability, clinical issues, service delivery model(s) and research issues
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to learning disabilities, mental health and social care services
Desirable
- Experience in audit and research or similar
- Understanding of use and need for, performance management information
Academic Skills, lifelong learning abilities
Essential
- Commitment to professional development and to the CESR process
Desirable
- Interest in research or Quality improvement work
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good inter-team/ interagency working relationships
- Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration & licence to practice
Desirable
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983
- MRCPsych or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience including experience in psychiatry of learning disability
- Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience engaging in and delivering of clinical supervision and training
- Experience in research and service evaluation work
Skills/Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of common mental health presentations by people with learning disability, clinical issues, service delivery model(s) and research issues
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to learning disabilities, mental health and social care services
Desirable
- Experience in audit and research or similar
- Understanding of use and need for, performance management information
Academic Skills, lifelong learning abilities
Essential
- Commitment to professional development and to the CESR process
Desirable
- Interest in research or Quality improvement work
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good inter-team/ interagency working relationships
- Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive
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
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).
