Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established CTT with several exciting opportunities in the region. This is also an extremely exciting and interesting opportunity to spearhead and contribute towards the development of Hope Haven, Hope Haven - a mental health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Whitehaven and Copeland which is a community partnership initiative between CNTW and several partnership organisations.
There is also opportunity to be part of developing ongoing changes within services in the region such as The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) which is also a new venture in the region between university of Cumbria and Imperial college London. The aim is to produce doctors committed to delivering cutting-edge healthcare approaches and serve the needs of the Cumbria community.
This is a full time (10PA) post for an adult consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the Portland House, 11-12 Portland Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1PY.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to:
o Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT.
o Support the medical workforce on the west CTT
o Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care,
o Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams.
o Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.
o To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
o 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).
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 see attached job description for further details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Sharath Vishwaraj/ Dr Prathibha Rao
Email: Sharath.Vishwaraj@cntw.nhs.uk/ Prathibha.rao@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 245 6872
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Sharath Vishwaraj/ Dr Prathibha Rao
Email: Sharath.Vishwaraj@cntw.nhs.uk/ Prathibha.rao@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 245 6872
Person Specification
Qualifications/Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT/CESR.
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 OR able to achieve within three month of appointment.
- Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within three month of appointment.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Possess a CCT/CESR in Psychiatry
- 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 relevant 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 multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies.
- Experience in service management or development.
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
- Excellent teaching skills.
Desirable
- Established ability as a clinical teacher.
- Established record of clinical leadership.
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT/CESR.
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 OR able to achieve within three month of appointment.
- Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within three month of appointment.
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Possess a CCT/CESR in Psychiatry
- 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 relevant 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 multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies.
- Experience in service management or development.
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
- Excellent teaching skills.
Desirable
- Established ability as a clinical teacher.
- Established record of clinical leadership.
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy.
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).
