Job summary
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME".
As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
As a specialist in old age psychiatry, you will be leading in the delivery of care in the inpatient ward. You will be part of well-resourced clinical teams. The ongoing input from other colleagues and day on call cover will also continue; this therefore, guarantees protection for the SPA sessions.
Please note this advert will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
We look forward to recruiting a dynamic, flexible, innovative, trustworthy, supportive, efficient and inspirational Consultant with vast knowledge and experience in the practice of Old Age Psychiatry in different settings. Excellent communication and teaching skills, proven competence in formulation, establishing diagnoses, ability to influence comprehensive treatment plans and working effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams are some of the key attributes that will determine success as Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry for a 12-bedded acute mental health inpatient unit based at the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle.
You will have your own office space and will be supported by an experienced medical assistant.
This is a substantive and full-time post. However, as noted above we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis. There is option to work remotely.
About us
Why us?
1. Up to £8k relocation package
2. 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
3. Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
4. Remote working available as suits service needs
5. Dedicated and protected SPA time
6. 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
7. Teaching and research opportunities available
8. Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
9. Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
10. Employee Excellence awards
Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
11. MBBS (or equivalent)
12. MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
13. Included on GMC Specialist Register (Old Age Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
14. Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
15. Approved Clinician Status
16. Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
Desirable
17. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
18. Has undergone training in educational supervision
19. Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential
20. Up to date knowledge in the field of Old Age Psychiatry
21. Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
22. An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
23. Experience of multidisciplinary team working
24. Wide clinical experience in Old Age Psychiatry in different clinical settings
25. Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
26. Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
27. Experience in service management or development
28. Experience in remote consultations. Interest and enthusiasm in developing tele-psychiatry
Skills
Essential
29. High level of clinical skills
30. Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
31. Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Old Age Psychiatry
32. Excellent communication skills
33. Excellent teaching skills
34. Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable
35. Established record of clinical leadership
36. Established ability as a clinical teacher
37. Training in specific and relevant treatment skills, a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Charactersitics
Essential
38. Able to sustain self and support others
39. Trustworthiness
40. Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
41. Maturity, openness and flexibility