Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist - Home Treatment Team

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated Consultant to work in our Mental Health Home Treatment Team situated in the north of the County. This full-time post is based at the Hillcrest Unit in Redditch and is supported by a SAS grade colleague. Designated office space will be provided along with a Trust laptop and smartphone.

The Trust is committed to delivering the best mental health care and support the leadership development of their clinicians. We aim to reflect the diversity of our population and practice social inclusion. Less than full time and flexible working applicants are welcome to apply. Consideration will be given around flexibility in your timetable.

There is a weekly local teaching programme and a Trusts Grand Rounds monthly. You will be supported in your CPD and development of a special interest. You will be joining a supportive, cohesive group of consultants who work together to provide the services locally.

Interviews are scheduled for 31st October 2024

This post has been deemed as eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Policy attached.

Main duties of the job

On a day to day basis the Consultant Psychiatrist will be in a close working relationship with the Home Treatment Team in the North Locality including Redditch, Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest.

The team has two subgroups, one dedicated to Redditch and Bromsgrove area with a base in Redditch and the second providing service for the Wyre Forest area based in Kidderminster. The teams are made up of Clinical leads, Senior and Junior Nurses, Social workers, OT, Recovery Workers and has access to psychology including close working relationship with the Community Neighbourhood mental Health Teams and Inpatient units.

The post holder will have a close working relationship on clinical matters with both Multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with the Home Treatment Clinical Leads to maintain ongoing communication with the Inpatient, Crisis Team, Liaison Team and Community Services in order to promote a safe a seamless service. There is an overall Lead for HT North and South Localities overseeing leadership and management of the service.

Supervise and manage two SAS doctors (1WTE) within the team covering Redditch and Bromsgrove and Wyre Forest locality.

On a more strategic level they will relate to the leadership and management structures of the Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Delivery Unit.

From an overall operational prospective the post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Directors and professional responsibility will relate to the Medical Director.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-0756

Job locations

Hill Crest

Quinneys Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.

Experience

Essential

  • Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
  • Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
  • Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
  • Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
  • Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
  • GMC Licence to practice.
  • MRC Psych (or equivalent)
  • Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, diplomacy and tact.
  • Efficiency in clinical work
Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
  • Eligible to work in the UK.

Experience

Essential

  • Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
  • Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
  • Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
  • Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
  • Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
  • GMC Licence to practice.
  • MRC Psych (or equivalent)
  • Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, diplomacy and tact.
  • Efficiency in clinical work

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hill Crest

Quinneys Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hill Crest

Quinneys Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG


Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Tony Dargan

tony.dargan@nhs.net

07939208979

Details

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-0756

Job locations

Hill Crest

Quinneys Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG


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