Consultant Psychiatrist in the South of Tyne Memory Protection Service
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
At CNTW, we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
As a Consultant, you will lead a team, striving for a better service. You will be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. You'll work towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
As a specialist in MPS, you will work with the CPNs.
The job is 10 PAs a week, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, resident doctors, and wider clinical teams. You will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team.
This is a substantive and full-time post; however, we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part-time or fixed-term basis.
The Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites, and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links.
Main Duties of the Job
The post-holder will provide Consultant clinical leadership to the service and assume consultant psychiatrist responsibility for their proportion of patients being looked after by the team. This includes:
1. Assuming Responsible Clinician status for patients under their care.
2. Compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements.
3. Participating in the assessment of patients referred to the service and drawing up care plans addressing psychiatric, physical, and social needs.
4. Carrying out detailed psychiatric assessments to allow accurate diagnoses and contribute to treatment plans.
5. Forging good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate.
6. Providing consultation and advice to members of the MDT and primary care colleagues.
You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.
About Us
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
* 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 www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provided to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives.
Job Responsibilities
The Memory Protection Service opened in 2012, specifically commissioned to provide early access to high-quality assessment and initial treatment for people presenting with cognitive complaints indicative of neurodegenerative dementia. The service has recently been reaccredited by Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP).
The MPS is based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland and has a well-resourced and comprehensive multi-disciplinary team with excellent administrative support.
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* 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 Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Approved Clinician Status
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
* Training in educational supervision
* Training in appraisal
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
* Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy, and legislation
* An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
* Experience of Clinical Audit
* Experience in multiagency work, especially with service users, carers, and voluntary agencies
* Experience in service management or development
Skills
* 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 teaching skills
* Demonstrated ability to work in a time-efficient manner
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
* Training in specific and relevant treatment skills, e.g., brief psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
* Able to sustain self and support others
* Trustworthiness
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Maturity, openness, and flexibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part-time.
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