Job summary This Crisis resolution and home treatment team has been accredited with the Home Treatment Accreditation Scheme (HTAS) since June 2017. This service operates at the critical and well-established interface of acute psychiatry, with close links to the large all-age liaison psychiatry services at Sunderland Royal and South Tyneside General Hospitals, as well as enjoying close links to the working age and older adults' community mental health teams and inpatient services. The base for the UCT is the Barton Centre at Hopewood Park Hospital. You will join an experienced and well-established crisis service which provides crisis assessment and home treatment for patients experiencing acute mental health problems, including older adults with both functional and organic mental illnesses who can be managed in the community with intensive mental health support, without the need for hospital admission. You will join a skilled UCT multi-disciplinary (MDT) workforce, including 3 Consultant colleagues, 1 Specialty doctors, 1 Foundation trainee doctors, non-medical prescribers, a pharmacist and specialist nurses. Working 10PAs a week over 4 or 5 days alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, residentdoctors, and wider clinical team, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team. Main duties of the job To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to working age adult patients taken on for home-treatment with the Sunderland & South Tyneside Crisis Team. To undertake Section12 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 MDT, 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. 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 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 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. At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 263-COM24-020 Job locations Hopewood Park Hospital Sunderland SR2 0NB Job description Job responsibilities Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be 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. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. 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. 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. 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 Englands finest areas of natural beauty. For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact: Name: Dr Uma Geethanath, AMD South Access CBU Email: uma.ruppageethanathcntw.nhs.uk Tel: 01915665500 / 07831764982 Job description Job responsibilities Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be 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. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. 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. 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. 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 Englands finest areas of natural beauty. For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact: Name: Dr Uma Geethanath, AMD South Access CBU Email: uma.ruppageethanathcntw.nhs.uk Tel: 01915665500 / 07831764982 Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential 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 Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field Has undergone training in educational supervision Has undergone training in appraisal Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Desirable An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies Experience Essential Experience of multidisciplinary team working Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings Experience of Clinical Audit Desirable Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies Experience in service management or development Skills Essential 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 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 Able to sustain self and support others Trustworthiness Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post Maturity, openness and flexibility Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential 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 Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field Has undergone training in educational supervision Has undergone training in appraisal Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Desirable An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies Experience Essential Experience of multidisciplinary team working Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings Experience of Clinical Audit Desirable Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies Experience in service management or development Skills Essential 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 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 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 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Hopewood Park Hospital Sunderland SR2 0NB Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)