Specialty Doctor in Working Age Adults Crisis Team

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.

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?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

You will join a skilled CRHT multi-disciplinary workforce, including 2 consultant psychiatrists, a nurse consultant non- medical prescribers, a pharmacist, specialist nurses, a clinical psychologist and a medical assistant.

The WAA CRHT is part of a wider Universal Crisis team (UCT) which works across the age span incorporating Older and Young Persons teams.

The team covers a large geographical area which includes the areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the North Northumberland Coast and National Parks as well as vibrant market towns such as Morpeth, Alnwick, Hexham and Blyth. There are positive interfaces and relationships with Community Treatment Teams across the locality.

There is an active SAS Forum which meets regularly and provides opportunities to network directly with specialty doctor peers.

There are regular weekly Trust wide CPD meetings held via TEAMS on a variety of topics to promote continuous professional development as well as weekly locality teaching based at St Georges Park.

Suitable candidates must hold GMC registration and have at least 4 years post graduate experience, including 2 in a Psychiatry role.

Please note this job advert may close early if sufficient applications are submitted.

Main duties of the job

As a specialty doctor in the service, you will typically provide home-visits or clinic based reviews of patients taken on for home treatment and, as part of the MDT, be involved in reviewing their progress. You will receive support from and work under the supervision of one of the consultant psychiatrists.

If Section 12 approved you will also be involved in urgent assessments under the MHA , including those patients detained under Section 136 in the 136 Suite within the department.

You will attend the daily MDT and work closely with the non- medical prescribers, pharmacy team and Junior medical staff to ensure safe prescribing and physical health monitoring is in place.

You will complete clinical correspondence and administration tasks promptly to ensure information is shared appropriately.

You will participate in quality improvement activities within the team to support continuous service improvement.

You will participate in team governance processes to ensure patient safety and promote a culture of openness and learning

Working for our organisation

• 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

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

Please refer to the attached job description and essential criteria for further details on the responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry

• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training including 2 years work experience in psychiatry
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settings

• Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Experience in service management or development
• Experience of clinical audit

Skills

• High level of clinical skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
• Excellent communication skills
• Good teaching skills
• 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

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility

• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

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.