Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks:
* Cultural diversity staff network
* Disabled staff network
* LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These include:
* Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
* Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
* Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
This is a full time 10 PA Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consultant post in CYPS with focus on Learning disability based in Monkwearmouth Hospital.
It will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in further developing the service model. There will also be opportunity to be involved in leadership, research, teaching, audit, and SPA activities.
It is a rich service with strong established links with our Paediatric colleagues in the Acute Hospital; the generic CYPS team; the PLT (Psych liaison team); ICTS (Intensive community treatment service), EDICT (Eating disorders intensive community treatment team).
We are a teaching service with plenty of teaching opportunities. We have Psychiatry trainees from FT, GP trainees, Core Trainees, Higher trainee and International fellowship doctors as well as undergraduate Medical students from Newcastle and Sunderland Medical Schools.
The precise nature of the post will be discussed, jointly and mutually agreed with the candidate at the time of the appointment giving consideration to the service need, the candidate's interest and developmental needs.
Main duties of the job
The role of the CAMHS LD psychiatrist will be to undertake psychiatric assessments and contribute to the management of young people who have an established learning disability, and those who may have such a disability.
The post holder will be working within a team of 4.4 WTE Consultant Child Psychiatrists in addition to this post is dedicated to LD CYPS, Core Trainees, Higher Trainees, GP Trainee and Foundation Trainee. The team also has 3 specialty doctors as well a rich MDT of Nurses, Psychologists.
The post holder will work together with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and packages, and to deliver aspects of the care pathway, through the use of their expertise especially in psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions.
The post holder will also undertake assessments of risk and make appropriate recommendations, working with the team and with the wider social care system to manage risk to the young person and to others. They will undertake this work within the clinical governance framework that exists within NTW. They will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours on call rota, either on the lifespan LD rota or the CYPS rota.
Working for our organisation
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 award
* Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
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 GMC trainer survey for the support provides 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical responsibilities of the job will include Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with Learning Disabilities and associated mental health problems and disorders referred to the service.
They would work together with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies to develop and deliver formulations, risk assessment and care plan and treatment packages through the use of their expertise in diagnostics, psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions.
They will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers. They will participate in a daytime SoTyne CYPS on all rota 1:7 and the out of hours on call rota.
The Job dedicated SPA time to supporting you in professional activities including continuous professional development, developing any academic interest and to partake in teaching, audit and research.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
* Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
* Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Approved Clinician Status
Desirable criteria
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
* Has undergone training in educational supervision
* Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
* Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable criteria
* An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
* Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
* Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
* Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential criteria
* High level of clinical skills
* Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent teaching skills
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable criteria
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
* Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
* Able to sustain self and support others
* Trustworthiness
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Maturity, openness and flexibility
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
* Job Description (PDF, 781.9KB)
* Flexible Working (PDF, 501.4KB)
* Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB)
* Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB)
* Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB)
* Join Us - CNTW (PDF, 2.6MB)
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