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 an opportunity to join an experienced and well-established Universal Crisis Service which also provides crisis assessment and home treatment for young people experiencing acute mental health problems who can be managed in the community with intensive mental health support. The post will be supported by a Specialist Crisis Young Peoples' Team and you will join a skilled UCT multi-disciplinary workforce, including nurse consultants, non-medical prescribers, a pharmacist, specialist nurses, and a psychologist.
As a medical leader in the Crisis service you will typically provide home-visit or OP reviews of new patients taken on for home treatment and, as part of the MDT, be responsible for reviewing their progress through its course. This will involve meeting with families, carers and other agencies to support their roles. You will also provide support and consultative advice to other clinicians in the service, supervision and support to trainees/visiting medical students on an ad-hoc basis. Your role will involve liaison with GPs, schools, local authorities and other multi-agency staff, and community CYPS colleagues.
Main duties of the job
* To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients presenting with mental health crises from childhood to 18 yrs taken on for home-based treatment with the Northumberland and North Tyneside Crisis Team or seen by the Psychiatric Liaison service.
* To undertake S12 work in relation to Mental Health Act assessments for UCT patients.
* To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up-to-date, evidence-based interventions for patients under the service's care.
* To collaborate with GPs, Community Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed or treated within the service.
* To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the multi-disciplinary team, including for the Access and Triage components of the service.
* To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged.
* To take a lead role with the Team/Clinical Manager and other colleagues in service establishment, development and innovation/improvement.
* To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
* To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions.
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 awards
* Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at thriveatcntw.co.uk
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff, including assessing competences under appropriate frameworks.
* To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
* To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
* To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
* To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval (if obtained), and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
* To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
* To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
* To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable criteria
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
* MRCPsych
* Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential criteria
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
* Included on the GMC CAMHS 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 within 3 months of appointment
Desirable criteria
* In good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Excellent knowledge in CAMHS specialty
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
* 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
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable criteria
* NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential criteria
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Ability to work in and lead a team
* Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
* Participated in continuous professional development
* Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable criteria
* Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
* Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
* Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
* Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
* Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
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, 808.9KB)
* 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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