Job summary
The exciting opportunity has arisen for a consultant psychiatrist to work into the inpatient unit at Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland.We would be pleased to hear from applicants interested in
working less than full time or in a job share arrangement.
We
would also be pleased to hear from candidates interested in split roles or
special interests across the broad spectrum of Old Age Psychiatry, as there may
be some flexibility in this role.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical duties will be based on Ceddesfeld Ward. You will provide
clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will lead the assessment and
treatment of those patients on the ward. The post holder will be expected to
work with a well-established, cohesive and enthusiastic MDT to maintain a high
standard of clinical care for our patients.
The ward operates a report out every weekday
morning, which is effectively a board round of all patients on the ward. This helps the MDT review the progress and risks of every patient over
the preceding 24 hours, provides an opportunity for the MDT to discuss
treatment plans and allocate any tasks. You are expected
to attend wherever possible.
The post holder will be
expected to have a familiarity with important relevant legislation affecting
the care of older people with mental illness. The post-holder is expected to be
the Responsible Clinician for any patients on the ward and will undertake any
such duties that are specified by the Mental Health Act.
The post-holder is expected to
prioritise Mental Health Act Assessments for their own patients during working
hours and be a qualified DOLS Mental Health Assessor for any patients on their
personal caseload.
The Trust is eager to support
the development of a special interest and this is negotiable either at the time
of employment or at the Annual Job Plan Review meeting.
About us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of some 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to 2m people and also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
We are a multi-award winning trust and are included within the Health Service Journals Best 100 Places to Work. The trust take a positive and proactive approach to support staff in their personal development and has embedded the Talent Management approach within the Trust, with the vision of helping people to be as good as they can be, helping TEWV to do things better.
Psychiatrists are essential
contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect
and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated
psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. Our medical
staffing shortage puts strain on services and puts strain on workforce
wellbeing and costs extend beyond the financial. The Medical Directorate and
Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment
and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The
TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting
Document).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this post and the full job description, please see the attached document. Please note this job description is waiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this post and the full job description, please see the attached document. Please note this job description is waiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
CPD & Appraisal
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.
Audit, Research & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
- Understanding of the trust's quality improvement system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
CPD & Appraisal
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development.
- Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback.
Audit, Research & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit.
- Understanding of the trust's quality improvement system.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Auckland Park Hospital
Westfield Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AE
Employer's website
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
