Job summary
This is a Consultant post in generic CYPS, based in Monkwearmouth Hospital. It is arising from a vacancy due to one of the Consultants moving to a different country.
The post will involve providing Consultant input and leadership into Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostics such as ADHD and Autism assessment and management as well mental health disorders in Child and adolescents, liaison with our inpatient CYPS services in Ferndene Unit, joint working and scaffolding the CYPS multidisciplinary team members and Junior doctors in the service alongside the other Consultants.
The precise nature of the post will be discussed, jointly and mutually agreed with the candidate at the time of the appointment giving consideration to the service need as well as the candidate's interest and developmental needs.
As such, the emphasis is on being a member of a clinical network within the service rather than the traditional, geographically-based "clinical team" model.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The service has configured to meet the mental health needs of children and young people between 0 - 18 years across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
The post holder will be expected to be involved in formulation of mental health difficulties, supporting the team with the diagnosis and developing a management plan.
The post holder will be expected in supporting the team with risk assessments and devising a risk management plan.
The post holder will be expected to work with primary care colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to make decisions regarding the appropriate time of adding pharmacological interventions to treatment package.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with our colleagues working in social care, attend strategy meetings when appropriate.
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 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
The clinical responsibilities of the job will include chairing the Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostic panel meetings including ASD, ADHD; ADHD medication initiation, titration and review clinics
Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with a range of mental health problems and disorders referred to the service.
Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.
Face to Face appointments are essential, however on line consultation/telephone consultations, when appropriate, are encouraged.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical responsibilities of the job will include chairing the Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostic panel meetings including ASD, ADHD; ADHD medication initiation, titration and review clinics
Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with a range of mental health problems and disorders referred to the service.
Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.
Face to Face appointments are essential, however on line consultation/telephone consultations, when appropriate, are encouraged.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
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
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the 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 Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
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
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the 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 Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility
- 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).
