Consultant Psychiatrist (Mental Health Access Team)
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time (10PA's) Consultant Psychiatrist in the Mental Health Access Team. The post holder will be a core member of the Team.
The successful applicant will work alongside a large and enthusiastic service of consultant colleagues working across Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust. In addition, the post-holder will have an important role to play in the development and delivery of the Central Cheshire Adult Mental Health psychiatry services.
Main duties of the job
The role of the consultant is to support the triage and screening of referrals to the team, offering consultation to referrers and members of the team, and supporting the process of signposting, referral and discharge from the team.
Screening appointments in the form of face-to-face assessments (in clinic or at home) of those cases which are complex or likely to benefit from medical expertise, and also to provide consultation/supervision to the multidisciplinary team as a whole. Close liaison with wider primary care services will be a key part of the role, by contacting GPs directly about patients and by attending regular meetings with local practices.
Clinical sessions will primarily be delivered within the mental health resource centres based in Crewe, Winsford, Ellesmere Port or within the Acute Hospital Trust at Leighton, with occasional appointments at other venues including GP surgeries.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone and promoting equality and diversity.
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs: Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.
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Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
ELIGIBILITY
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Excellent knowledge in specialty.
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
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.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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