NHS - Consultant Psychiatrist in the South of Tyne Memory Protection Service
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
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. You'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
And as a specialist in MPS you will work with the CPNs.
The job is a 10PAs a week and you will be 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post-holders will provide Consultant clinical leadership to the service and will assume consultant psychiatrist responsibility for their proportion of patients being looked after by the team.
This includes assuming Responsible Clinician status for patients under their care, including patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, taking a lead on compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements. They will participate, directly and indirectly, in the assessment of patients referred to the service and in drawing up care plans which will address the patients’ psychiatric, physical, and social needs.
They will carry out detailed psychiatric assessments of patients as clinically indicated to allow accurate diagnoses and contribute to their treatment plans, including pharmacological management of psychotropic medication.
The post-holder will forge good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate in order to encourage appropriate referrals and assure a cooperative approach to the care of patients.
They will be linked in with other Consultants and supported to join peer groups. They will also provide 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.
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 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 1^st 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 Memory Protection Service opened in 2012. It was specifically commissioned to provide early access to high quality assessment & initial treatment for people presenting with a wide range of cognitive complaints and difficulties that might be 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.
The service has a well-resourced and comprehensive multi-disciplinary team and receives excellent administrative support.
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.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:
Name: Dr Suzy GuirguisEmail: [email protected]
Tel: 07711292879
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.