Job summary
We are seeking a 10 PA substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Bradford City and North CMHT, in older peoples which is based at Manningham Health Centre. The post arises from the planned move of a colleague later this year.
The team provides covers a sector where the population of adults over the age of 65 is around 27,000. The post holder's division of the sector will cover a population around 13,000 patients over 65. The number of referrals to the Team as a whole (which comprises of 2.0 WTE Consultants and 1.0 WTE SAS doctor in addition to the team composition described below) in the last 12 months was 375 Memory clinic referrals, 166 referrals to the CMHT and 75 referrals to the Care Home Liaison Team. At this point there are no patients on a CTO (the highest number was 2 the year previous).
Main duties of the job
This is a post set up to support the community services for service users who are registered with GP practices in the Bradford City and North CMHT catchment area.
Clinical duties
To provide enthusiastic, and flexible, joint clinical leadership and consultant input to the City CMHT alongside the Team Leader and other service leaders.
To provide Consultant Psychiatrist input into the Memory and Treatment Service (MATS) pathway, involved in the assessment, diagnosis and supporting possible medication options for people presenting with cognitive difficulties to the service
About us
We have a strong focus on your continued professional development, including special interests, whether that's a clinical educator, researcher or leader. We offer an award-winning consultant development programme - Psychiatric Educator of the Year (Deputy Medical Director) and ranked top in GMC NTS's survey for Yorkshire and Humber. Good links with the Universities of Leeds and Bradford and the British Medical Association further strengthens our training offer.
We want to be the 'best place to work' and your wellbeing is our priority, with a supportive and accessible senior leadership team, and access to a range of health and wellbeing support. Working with our Medical Council, you will be actively involved in shaping clinical leadership decisions.
From the buzzing city life of Bradford to the tranquil Yorkshire Dales, our location has something for everyone. The area offers a high standard of living at an affordable price, with good schools. Over 60 per cent of the Bradford district is rural and Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven feature stunning landscapes, picturesque villages and iconic landmarks, including the Three Peaks. Bradford district is one of the most multicultural in Britain with over 100 languages. Its rich architectural heritage, includes the UNESCO world heritage site of Saltaire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Closing date: 2nd August 2024
Shortlisting: w/c 5th August 2024
Interview date: 15th August TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Closing date: 2nd August 2024
Shortlisting: w/c 5th August 2024
Interview date: 15th August TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry OR within six months Approved clinician status and under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Previous experience of Older Adult inpatient psychiatry (either in previous training role / non-training role)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of SL, AAC, Ref SL, AAC, Ref SL, AAC, Ref AAC AAC AAC Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service SL, AAC Page 20 of 17 others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry OR within six months Approved clinician status and under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Previous experience of Older Adult inpatient psychiatry (either in previous training role / non-training role)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in Old Age Psychiatry
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of SL, AAC, Ref SL, AAC, Ref SL, AAC, Ref AAC AAC AAC Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service SL, AAC Page 20 of 17 others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
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).