Job summary
Applications are invited for the CNTW Specialty doctor/Specialist Portfolio Pathway Fellowship programme.
This programme has been successful in supporting doctors achieve GMC Specialist Registration via Portfolio Pathway route in their chosen subspecialty.
This is a structured programme initially for 2 years, but can be extended for upto 3 years. There are 2 posts available 1 post being offered in General adult, Hadrian Ward, Carleton clinic, Carlisle and the other post offered in General adult, with the commencing post being in EIP Northumberland, Greenacres, Ashington.
Please note, you must submit a CV alongside your application form. The CV should also highlight experience that may be of relevance to a future Portfolio Pathway application. Please submit this to MedicalRecruitment@cntw.nhs.uk once your application form has been submitted.
If you are shortlisted, you will also be required to submit a portfolio of 5 anonymized clinical letters including new assessments or tribunal reports showcasing your work over the past 6 months to 1year. MedicalRecruitment@cntw.nhs.uk by Monday 22nd September 2025.
Interviews will be carried out on 9th October 2025.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The Portfolio Pathway fellows will be supervised by the substantive consultant psychiatrist (with specialist registration). The fellow will also be supported additionally by educational supervision provided by PP fellow tutors.
The job will involve 7.75 clinical PAs and 2.25 SPAs to work on their Portfolio Pathway programme portfolio and appraisal requirements
EIP
You will join a skilled and well-established adult community multi-disciplinary team which provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP). As a medical member in the service, you will typically provide outpatient reviews of new and current patients. You will also provide support and consultative advice to the clinicians in the service, supervision and support to junior doctors as well as visiting medical students on an ad-hoc basis.
Carleton Clinic
You will join an inpatient ward based on Carleton Clinic, Cumbria. Hadrian ward is an 18 bedded male assessment and treatment ward, located within Carleton Clinic, Carlisle.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that currently includes Acting Consultant Psychiatrist (AC), Nurse Consultant (AC/ RC), 1 WTE Trust Grade doctor, registered nurses, healthcare assistants, occupational therapists, psychologists, support workers and administration colleagues.
There are trust appointed doctors on neighbouring wards who will provide cross cover for leaves and portfolio preparation times.
About us
Why us?
30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
Flexible 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
Please refer to the attached job description for further details and main duties and responsibilities for each of the positions available.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr. Adrian Lloyd - Consultant Psychiatrist, Portfolio Pathway Tutor (previously CESR)
Adrian.Lloyd@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2466800
Dr Prathibha Rao - Consultant Psychiatrist, Portfolio Pathway Tutor (previously CESR)
Email: prathibha.rao@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2466800
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details and main duties and responsibilities for each of the positions available.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr. Adrian Lloyd - Consultant Psychiatrist, Portfolio Pathway Tutor (previously CESR)
Adrian.Lloyd@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2466800
Dr Prathibha Rao - Consultant Psychiatrist, Portfolio Pathway Tutor (previously CESR)
Email: prathibha.rao@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2466800
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- MBBS or MB.ChB or equivalent
- Fully registered with the UK General Medical Council
Desirable
- Section 12 approval
- MRCPsych
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years core Psychiatry or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of having completed core psychiatry competencies (other than membership exam)
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Awareness of importance and principles of clinical audit
- Awareness of the importance of clinical research
Desirable
- Completion of previous audits
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Previous participation in research
Teaching
Essential
- Keen interest in teaching
- Commitment to development of teaching skills
Desirable
- Previous positive feedback received for teaching
- Formal teaching qualification
- Attendance at medical education conferences
Communication skills
Essential
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical skills through written communication
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional approach to working as a doctor
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within clinical settings
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- Knowledge of Portfolio Pathway application process
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- MBBS or MB.ChB or equivalent
- Fully registered with the UK General Medical Council
Desirable
- Section 12 approval
- MRCPsych
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years core Psychiatry or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of having completed core psychiatry competencies (other than membership exam)
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Awareness of importance and principles of clinical audit
- Awareness of the importance of clinical research
Desirable
- Completion of previous audits
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
- Previous participation in research
Teaching
Essential
- Keen interest in teaching
- Commitment to development of teaching skills
Desirable
- Previous positive feedback received for teaching
- Formal teaching qualification
- Attendance at medical education conferences
Communication skills
Essential
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical skills through written communication
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional approach to working as a doctor
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within clinical settings
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- Knowledge of Portfolio Pathway application process
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).
