Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
The consultant post provides medical leadership to the multidisciplinary clinical team working on the ward and provides clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of inpatients admitted to the inpatient WAA adult psychiatric unit.
The consultant will be responsible for up to 12-13 patients in the 19-bed female unit working alongside a non-medical AC/RC who will lead on the care and treatment of up to 6-7 patients. The role will involve working closely with the nurse consultant, consultant psychologist, specialty grade doctor, junior ward doctor, nursing team, and ward manager to provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and formulation to patients admitted, working closely with patients and carers and with partner agencies and other professionals.
The job provides opportunities to address mental health difficulties with comorbid physical health problems and help the person's overall recovery.
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in the GMC trainer survey for the support provided to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Main Duties of the Job
The consultant will provide clinical and medical expertise in the expert management of the severe enduring mental illnesses of the patients admitted to the ward.
The consultant will provide medical and clinical leadership to the ward team working with a fellow consultant colleague, nurse consultant, specialty doctor, and ward junior doctor to assess, diagnose, formulate, and manage patients admitted to the ward.
The consultant will provide relevant assessments and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act. The consultant will liaise and work jointly with other teams, agencies, and professionals to facilitate the treatment and progression of the patient's recovery through their treatment pathway.
About Us
Why Us?
* Up to £8k relocation package
* 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 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 Responsibilities
* To provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and formulation to patients admitted under the post holder's care.
* To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act.
* To act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act and to have Section 12 approval to detain patients when required.
* To provide urgent assessments including S136 and liaison assessments.
* To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up-to-date, evidence-based interventions for the patients admitted under the post holder's care.
* To collaborate with GPs, Community Treatment Team, and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted under the post holder's care.
* To provide leadership, consultation, advice, and guidance within the adult acute pathway.
* To work collaboratively with Senior Clinical Colleagues in the Inpatient Care team.
* To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams.
* To take a lead role with the Team Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development.
* To contribute to the ongoing training and development program within the team.
* To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students, and other allied professions.
* To lead, collaborate, and advise on research and audit projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda.
* To complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfillment of the clinical role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a license to practice
* MRCPsych or equivalent
* Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
* Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Approved Clinician Status
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
* Has undergone training in educational supervision
* Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
* Up-to-date knowledge in the field of old age psychiatry
* Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy, and legislation
* An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
* Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
* Wide clinical experience in old age psychiatry in different clinical settings
* Experience of Clinical Audit
* Experience in multi-agency work especially with service users, carers, and voluntary agencies
* Experience in service management or development
Skills
* High level of clinical skills
* Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
* Excellent teaching skills
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a time-efficient manner
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
* Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g., a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
* 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.
£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part-time.
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