Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About
We are the leading provider of mental health, learning disabilities, and substance misuse services in Derby city and Derbyshire county. We also provide a wide range of children’s services. We employ over 2,400 staff based in over 60 locations across the whole of Derbyshire. Across the county and the city, we serve a combined population of approximately one million people.
Our story
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established on 1 February 2011 when Monitor, the independent regulator of health services in England, authorised Derbyshire Mental Health Services NHS Trust to become a Foundation Trust.
In April 2011 we became the provider of children’s universal and specialist services for Derby city following a successful tender process.
As part of the Transforming Community Services (TCS) programme, community paediatric services and substance misuse services were also transferred into the organisation from NHS Derby City.
Key details
Location
Site: St Andrews House
Address: 201 London Road
Town: Derby
Postcode: DE1 2SX
Major / Minor Region: Derbyshire
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pa, pro-rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
Main area: Psychiatry
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a full time (10PA) Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for the Derby City Wellbeing Service.
This post offers a varied job working closely with the multidisciplinary team. We put a high emphasis on quality of care, peer support, and on clinical engagement in service development and management.
We welcome candidates who bring an enthusiasm for innovation, teaching, and development and can work closely with colleagues from different professional backgrounds.
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The successful applicant will take a key role in the Department of General Adult Psychiatry, providing clinical leadership to the teams with which they will be working and supporting current and future service developments.
The Consultant will work closely with their medical and non-medical colleagues from the locality community, inpatient and liaison services, and local specialist services to support crisis referrals and assessments and post-discharge home treatment.
Please enquire about our generous relocation package.
Why not grow your career in a Trust that cares and puts people first; we are able to offer an excellent well-supported training package, supervision, and an appraisal to support career progression opportunities. This will include exceptional peer support and allocation of a responsible officer for revalidation purposes.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years service in the grade.
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Additional Information
Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part-time, or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* Fully registered with GMC with license
* Approved clinician status
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent knowledge of speciality
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
* Ability to work in and lead a team
* Participated in research and service provision
Documents
* JD (1008.2) PDF KB
* PS (213.4) PDF KB
* Consultant Brief (1002.9) PDF KB
* Guidance Notes for Completing the Application Form (138.1) PDF KB
* Personal Accountability Charter (8.1) PDF MB
* Inclusivity at DHcFT (1.2) PDF MB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Dr Selvamani Melchizadeck
Job title: Clinical Director
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01332 623700
Dr Arun Chidabaram
Medical Director
01332 623700
Rachel Chambers
[email protected]
Area Service Manager
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Recruitment Team, Kingsway Hospital
Telephone: 01332 564856 option 1, option 1
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