Consultant Psychiatrist of Intellectual Disability

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking applications for our Consultant Psychiatrist of Intellectual Disability (Adults).

North Staffordshire Combined Health Care provides specialist MH (adult & old age), Addiction (inpatient nationally & Stoke on Trent community services), Neuropsychiatry & Learning Disability, & tier 3 child psychiatry services. We also provide specialist tier 4 in-patient children's services on a wider regional basis. The Trust is located within close proximity to the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM) & Keele University Medical School with whom the Trust has close links supporting Academic Programmes, Research & Development.

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking individual who can work within a well-established Multi-Disciplinary team working closely with external partners to develop a dynamic, responsive & client centred service. The post holder needs to be both experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Disabilities, Autism, Adult Psychiatry & MH Diagnosis. This post is full-time, covering Monday to Friday, with the ability to apply for agile working arrangements which will be considered alongside service delivery.

The role is full-time (part-time will be considered) & will consist of 10 PA's or pro rata for part-time hours, including CPD & Supporting Professional Activity, & you will engage with the development of your Job Plan.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will operate primarily across Adult LD Services (County) in the city of Stoke on Trent, covering a geographical area of the Moorlands and Newcastle, however there will be an expectation to cross cover for city colleagues for planned and unplanned absences.

The assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients will form a large aspect of the role in both clinic and community locations. This is supported by an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist working closely with the wider multi-disciplinary teams. The medical team currently consists of a Speciality Doctor an existing Consultant and 3 x Independent Nurse Prescribers.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage a caseload of clients and be competent to see clients in their own clinics. Experience in Section 117 is a requirement of the role but training can be accessed while in post. There is also an expectation for the successful individual to take part in service development projects, audits, research and supervision of the Locality Prescriber. Additionally, training, CPD and support of other team members, and a key role in the dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team.

About us

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent services.In recent months we have restructured our services to embed and drive forward an integrated, locality based model of care providing a patient centred provision of support and treatment. In return for your commitment our Trust offers a friendly and supportive environment. You will be provided with your own office and administrative support to your role. The Trust has free parking and a flexible relocation package. We are able to support commuting with flexible hours and have remote working in place which can facilitate working from other bases including home where this meets the needs of the service.

Date posted

22 March 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

232-SPL-4564752-C

Job locations

Community LD Team

Broom Street

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Should you wish to know more about the role and local services the job description includes supplementary background and if there are any further questions please feel free to contact:

Carol Sylvester, Clinical Director for Learning Disability Services Carol.Sylvester@combined.nhs.uk
Sarah Mountford Clinical lead for Learning Disability Services SarahE.Mountford@combined.nhs.uk
Sharon Jean Parke, Service Manager for Learning Disability Services Sharonjean.Parke@combined.nhs.uk

The trust is rated as outstanding by the CQC, & as an organisation we strive for continuous improvements & welcome individuals who want to make a difference to local services & improve health outcomes for our local community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Should you wish to know more about the role and local services the job description includes supplementary background and if there are any further questions please feel free to contact:

Carol Sylvester, Clinical Director for Learning Disability Services Carol.Sylvester@combined.nhs.uk
Sarah Mountford Clinical lead for Learning Disability Services SarahE.Mountford@combined.nhs.uk
Sharon Jean Parke, Service Manager for Learning Disability Services Sharonjean.Parke@combined.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Medical Degree

Experience

Essential

oFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Medical Degree

Experience

Essential

oFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

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).