Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist for Inpatient Care
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, you will lead a team in delivering care in the inpatient ward, supported by well-resourced clinical teams and ongoing input from colleagues.
Please note this advert will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for a dynamic, flexible, and innovative Consultant with vast knowledge and experience in Old Age Psychiatry. Key attributes include excellent communication and teaching skills, proven competence in formulation and establishing diagnoses, and the ability to influence comprehensive treatment plans while working effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
You will have your own office space and will be supported by an experienced medical assistant. This is a substantive and full-time post, but we are open to considering part-time or fixed-term applicants. Remote working options are available.
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 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 with extensive health and wellbeing support
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our state-of-the-art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
Plus, many more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk.
The Trust is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Northeast of England, containing national parks and excellent transport links.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (Old Age Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Training in educational supervision
- Training in appraisal
Knowledge
- Up-to-date knowledge in the field of Old Age Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues in service provision, mental health policy, and legislation
- Special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations
Experience
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in Old Age Psychiatry
- Experience of Clinical Audit
- Experience in multiagency work with service users and carers
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience in remote consultations and interest in developing tele-psychiatry
Skills
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Excellent teaching skills
- Ability to work in a time-efficient manner
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills
Personal Characteristics
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness, and flexibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro-rata for part-time.
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