Job summary The CPFT CESR fellowship programme provides a personalised programme for doctors wishing to gain entrance to the specialist register through the CESR process. Dependent on individual development needs it will include inpatient, community and emergency work as well as opportunities to gain experience in a range of non-clinical areas. The CESR fellows will also receive clinical and educational supervisor with a focus on professional development and successful CESR application. Main duties of the job Initial placements will be subject to agreement with the successful candidates, but it is anticipated that that the initial two years will consist of two twelve month placements working at Senior Clinical Fellow level. Placements are based in either the North (Peterborough), Central (Huntingdon) or the South (Cambridge) of the Trust in one of CAMHS community teams or inpatient units (Darwin or and the Croft). A further year can be arranged dependent on the professional and developmental needs of the candidate. Throughout the programme the appointee will have three SPAs each week including a protected special interest day. This can be used for additional clinical experience such as crisis work and psychotherapy, development of non-clinical competencies and portfolio development. The post holder will provide medical leadership to the respective teams maintaining the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management of patients with acute mental disorders and sharing responsibility for day to day management of the services with active supervision from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist. The post holder will also be expected to attend and contribute to team meetings and clinical governance meetings and to be involved in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other disciplines. About us Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £96,990 to £107,155 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 310-MED-6721789-A Job locations Fulbourn Hosptial Cambridge CB21 5EF Job description Job responsibilities Quality and Patient Safety: Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Implementation of NICE guidance and other statutory / best practice guidelines. (if appropriate) Infection Control - To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the Trusts incident reporting policy ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence To contribute to the identification, management and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors and staff. General To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these. To maintain an up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within the work area. To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and Trust business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and fit for the purposes for which it is intended. Job Planning & Appraisal Job Plans are reviewed with the hosting clinical supervisor and the relevant associate Clinical Director/Clinical Director. Associate Specialist Doctors are required to take part in the annual appraisal process and engage with Revalidation as described in the Trust's Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy. On Call / Emergency Duties Candidates are expected to participate in day on call rota. Further discussions to be made regarding out of hours on call rota So far as it is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Accommodation The candidate will have access to an office with a computer and other accessories with full access to the Trust intranet and the NHS network. Arrangements for Leave This is arranged by mutual agreement of colleagues and approval of the Consultant / line manager in accordance with standard Trust/NHS regulations. It is essential that six weeks notice be given to allow for proper planning and prevent cancellations of patients' appointments. This includes all forms of leave. Job description Job responsibilities Quality and Patient Safety: Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Implementation of NICE guidance and other statutory / best practice guidelines. (if appropriate) Infection Control - To be responsible for the prevention and control of infection Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the Trusts incident reporting policy ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence To contribute to the identification, management and reduction of risk in the area of responsibility To ensure day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and patient experience To ensure monitoring of quality and compliance with standards is demonstrable within the service on an ongoing basis To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients/ clients, visitors and staff. General To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these. To maintain an up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within the work area. To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and Trust business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and fit for the purposes for which it is intended. Job Planning & Appraisal Job Plans are reviewed with the hosting clinical supervisor and the relevant associate Clinical Director/Clinical Director. Associate Specialist Doctors are required to take part in the annual appraisal process and engage with Revalidation as described in the Trust's Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy. On Call / Emergency Duties Candidates are expected to participate in day on call rota. Further discussions to be made regarding out of hours on call rota So far as it is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Accommodation The candidate will have access to an office with a computer and other accessories with full access to the Trust intranet and the NHS network. Arrangements for Leave This is arranged by mutual agreement of colleagues and approval of the Consultant / line manager in accordance with standard Trust/NHS regulations. It is essential that six weeks notice be given to allow for proper planning and prevent cancellations of patients' appointments. This includes all forms of leave. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Full registration and licence with the General Medical Council MBBS or equivalent MRCPsych or equivalent Desirable Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 Experience Essential Significant post graduate experience in Child and adolescence psychiatry Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience engaging in and delivering of clinical supervision and training. Desirable Experience of teaching and speaking to wider stakeholder groups. Experience in research and service evaluation work. Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential Extensive knowledge of general adult psychiatry, community mental health service delivery model(s) and research issues. Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services. Desirable Experience in audit, investigation of complaints or similar. Understanding of use and need for, performance management information. Ability to work effectively with a range of stake-holders fostering collaberative working Qualities/Attributes Essential Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good inter-team/interagency working relationships. Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive. Committed to personal and team development. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Full registration and licence with the General Medical Council MBBS or equivalent MRCPsych or equivalent Desirable Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 Experience Essential Significant post graduate experience in Child and adolescence psychiatry Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience engaging in and delivering of clinical supervision and training. Desirable Experience of teaching and speaking to wider stakeholder groups. Experience in research and service evaluation work. Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential Extensive knowledge of general adult psychiatry, community mental health service delivery model(s) and research issues. Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services. Desirable Experience in audit, investigation of complaints or similar. Understanding of use and need for, performance management information. Ability to work effectively with a range of stake-holders fostering collaberative working Qualities/Attributes Essential Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster good inter-team/interagency working relationships. Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive. Committed to personal and team development. 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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Fulbourn Hosptial Cambridge CB21 5EF Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)