Job summary
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
As a Consultant, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Northumberland CYPS covering the Learning Disability and PBS pathway as well as our Neurodevelopmental Pathway. The postholder will join a great team of doctors and other professionals passionate about the care of children and young people in Northumberland. They will work as part of an effective multidisciplinary team and supporting young people with intellectual disability from around the area both in the clinic and school setting
Main duties of the job
Leading the multidisciplinary Team in clinical decisions and service development
Overseeing treatment of children with learning disability as well as forming part of a neurodevelopmental pathway
Offering diagnostic and treatment decisions in complex cases
Offering supervision to junior colleagues
Furthering their own professional development
Leading on audit processes
Being part of an on call rota
About us
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
- 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
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over five days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 activities to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2-2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.
Programmed activities allocated to direct clinical care, to include:
- Regular planned out-patient clinics, school clinics, or within specialist residential placements.
- Complex case discussions where patients vulnerable to or in crisis are discussed. These have been shown to be effective in mobilising effective local support and preventing admissions to hospitals
- Attendance to Multidisciplinary Team meetings
- Support to and supervision of trainees, specialty doctors and NMPs
- Liaison with Consultants from inpatient wards and other mental health teams
- Administration to support these clinical activities
- On call duties and emergency work
The post-holder will typically have 2 supporting programmed activities to include
Audit
Appraisal
Revalidation
CPD
Service management and development
Teaching
Educational supervision
Special Interest as detailed above
Workload
The anticipated workload for the aforementioned post would be around 20-30 patients with some new referrals of every month. The consultant will be expected to have the role of Lead Professional for a small number of these patients (around 10) but the majority would be held within the wider community team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over five days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 activities to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2-2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.
Programmed activities allocated to direct clinical care, to include:
- Regular planned out-patient clinics, school clinics, or within specialist residential placements.
- Complex case discussions where patients vulnerable to or in crisis are discussed. These have been shown to be effective in mobilising effective local support and preventing admissions to hospitals
- Attendance to Multidisciplinary Team meetings
- Support to and supervision of trainees, specialty doctors and NMPs
- Liaison with Consultants from inpatient wards and other mental health teams
- Administration to support these clinical activities
- On call duties and emergency work
The post-holder will typically have 2 supporting programmed activities to include
Audit
Appraisal
Revalidation
CPD
Service management and development
Teaching
Educational supervision
Special Interest as detailed above
Workload
The anticipated workload for the aforementioned post would be around 20-30 patients with some new referrals of every month. The consultant will be expected to have the role of Lead Professional for a small number of these patients (around 10) but the majority would be held within the wider community team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- 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 multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- 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
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- 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 multidisciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
- 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
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
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).
