Job summary Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant psychiatrist to join us and play a key leadership role and influence the evolvement of the existing service in line with the Long-Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework. You will form part of a high calibre consultant peer group in the heart of Dorset and will work in a well established and supportive multidisciplinary community mental health team. You will be included in the on-call rota. The on-call rota is Dorset wide and paidat 3% on call availability supplement plus additional 0.375 PA. This is a part time role of 7.5 PA's covering a Primary Care Network of nine GP surgeries, which includes mainly rural communities and Dorchester town. We are committed to enabling flexible working and would welcome a discussion on how this could be achieved for you. This post attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £10,000 plus a further relocation package of up to £10,000 if relocating to Dorset. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits. Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info Main duties of the job On site are also various other services such as Older Persons CMHT, Memory Assessment Service, Psychology department, which provides excellent opportunity for collaborative working with the bonus of onsite parking available at no additional cost. The team consists of one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a CT2 trainee, two Joint Team Leaders, Community Psychiatric Nurses and healthcare assistants. To find out more please visit, Dorset HealthCare :: Consultant Psychiatrists within CMHTs We would love to hear from you to discuss how together we might design this role around you and your specialist interests. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 20 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year p.a. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 152-ME31.24 Job locations Dorchester CMHT 30 Maiden Castle Road Dorchester DT4 0QE Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise. MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualification Eligibility Essential Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry. On Specialist Register in enter specialism Psychiatry. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post Desirable Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential knowledge in specialty Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Excellent written and oral communication skills. Desirable Teaching Experience Teaching Experience Management Skills Essential Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care Able to manage priorities Evidence of management/Leadership skills training Desirable Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff Leadership Skills Essential Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice. Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team Clinical Governance Essential An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation Supervision of Junior medical Staff Essential Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff. Approved educational supervisor training Research and Audit Essential Experience of carrying out an audit project Experience or involvement in a research project and publication Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects Desirable Published audit project Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise. MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualification Eligibility Essential Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry. On Specialist Register in enter specialism Psychiatry. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post Desirable Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential knowledge in specialty Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Excellent written and oral communication skills. Desirable Teaching Experience Teaching Experience Management Skills Essential Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care Able to manage priorities Evidence of management/Leadership skills training Desirable Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff Leadership Skills Essential Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice. Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team Clinical Governance Essential An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation Supervision of Junior medical Staff Essential Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff. Approved educational supervisor training Research and Audit Essential Experience of carrying out an audit project Experience or involvement in a research project and publication Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects Desirable Published audit project 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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorchester CMHT 30 Maiden Castle Road Dorchester DT4 0QE Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)