Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

The closing date is 16 October 2024

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated Consultant to work in the Inpatients/Crisis Team based at the Stonebow Unit, Hereford.

You will cover approximately 12 patients on mixed general adult Mortimer Ward and 1x/week Crisis Team and be supported by 2 junior doctors, ANP and/or ST4 trainee. Mortimer Ward is undergoing refurbishment to provide a modern, therapeutic environment for acute adult patients. You will be delivering ECT alongside other consultants and join 1 in 11 on-call rota. You will have a dedicated office and a secretary.

The Trust is committed to delivering the best mental health care and support the leadership development of their clinicians. We aim to reflect the diversity of our population and practice social inclusion. The overall sessional pay with on-call commitments will be 11 PA+ 1PA retention+1%+3%.

The county of Herefordshire is a classic mix of rural and city living and can provide an excellent work/life balance.

This post has been deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information.

Interviews are scheduled for 31st October 2024.

Main duties of the job

Mortimer Ward is a 20 bed mixed gender ward, admitting on average 5 patients a week, 60% of the patients are detained. The 2 Consultants covering the ward share the caseload, the vacancy is for covering the South of Herefordshire. This post is well-established and for many years filled by long-term colleagues; it became available due to an early retirement of the previous consultant. There is a weekly local teaching programme and a Trusts Grand Rounds monthly. You will be supported in your CPD and development of a special interest. You will be joining a supportive, cohesive group of consultants who work together to provide the services locally.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-0751

Job locations

Stonebow Unit

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services.

Additional criteria

Essential

Able to drive or to provide own transport to meet the requirements of the post.

Experience

Essential

Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
GMC Licence to practice.
MRC Psych (or equivalent)
Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services.

Additional criteria

Essential

Able to drive or to provide own transport to meet the requirements of the post.

Experience

Essential

Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
GMC Licence to practice.
MRC Psych (or equivalent)
Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.

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).