Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time (10PA's) Consultant Psychiatrist in the Alderley Unit. 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 adult mental health psychiatry services across the footprint of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust.
The successful applicant would be expected to take a leading role in the development of the team across the adult mental health unit (Alderley) and continue to support the established team based in Macclesfield.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will be expected to undertake 10 programmed activities per week divided into Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). In addition they will be expected to contribute to an on-call rota and will receive an additional 1 PA for emergency work. These duties will be negotiated with the Speciality Clinical Director Adult Mental Health Services, East locality but can be expected to include the following initially:
The post holder is expected to provide clinical leadership for the adult mental health low secure rehabilitation unit. The post holder will provide clinical leadership for discussions of referrals to these beds via the single point of access gatekeeping / referral meeting.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
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.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Eligibilty
Essential
1. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
2. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
3. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
4. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
5. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Qualifications
Essential
6. MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
7. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
8. MRCPsych
9. Additional clinical qualifications.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
10. Excellent knowledge in specialty
11. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
12. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical
13. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
14. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
15. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
16. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service