Job summary
This post will enable the specialty doctor to get a range of experiences across various psychiatric specialties. The post holder will be expected to rotate in services which will be agreed in consultation with management. The range of experiences which will be available include children and young people's services, addictions services, inpatient general adult and community services, inpatient and community services for older people and services within specialist care such as eating disorders and autism.
The first rotation post is within the Community Treatment Team. The CMHT is positioned in Secondary Care and has a pivotal role in directly delivering specialist community mental health services, but also an interface with Primary care, Specialist Services such as the crisis team, Psychiatric Liaison Team, inpatient team and many other specialist services.
The postholder will find themselves well supported, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaborative working. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare Trusts in the country.
Please note we cannot offer GMC sponsorship for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time substantive Specialty Doctor post, where you will provide medical input into a Community Treatment Team working with other consultants and 2 SAS doctors covering the adult population in the East and West of Cumbria. The post-holder is expected to:
Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care,
Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams.
Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.
To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and
To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter).
The Adult Community Mental Health Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on episodic model of care. The CMHT works closely with the local Crisis Team, Liaison service and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely transitions when required.
About us
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
- Fexible working opportunities created 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 by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
- Teaching and research opportunities available
- Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
- Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
- Employee Excellence awards
- Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Specialty doctor working in the Adult Community Mental Health Team in Cumbria, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment which is evidence based. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.
The post holder would be expected to pursue or have obtained a S12 approval and also pursue Approved Clinician Status according to agreed procedures.
Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Specialty doctor working in the Adult Community Mental Health Team in Cumbria, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment which is evidence based. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.
The post holder would be expected to pursue or have obtained a S12 approval and also pursue Approved Clinician Status according to agreed procedures.
Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training including 2 years work experience in psychiatry
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Excellent communication skills
- Good teaching skills
- Ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characterstics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility
Desirable
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training including 2 years work experience in psychiatry
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settings
Desirable
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Excellent communication skills
- Good teaching skills
- Ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characterstics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility
Desirable
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
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
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).
