Job summary
- Main area
- Adult Community LD
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term up to 12 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 3 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 263-COM24-012
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carleton clinic
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Psychiatry
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 achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
We have 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.
This is a Consultant Psychiatrist, fixed-term post within the Adult Learning Disability Team in North-Cumbria. The Adult Community LD service is positioned within Secondary Care and has a pivotal role in directly delivering specialist community mental health services, but also an interface with Primary care, Specialist Services within the region. All cases are care-coordinated by a CPN who also supports medical reviews. There will be opportunities for flexible working as per service needs.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Oladipupo Omolabi
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0191 2875060
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed term maternity cover for a period of 12months with a view to extend if required. There will be support for flexible working for applicants outside of Cumbria. Face to face reviews would be required in emergency situations or legal processes. For face-to-face reviews there will be support regarding flexibility to accommodate travel time commitments etc. The post holder is expected to have RC responsibilities for the community patients.
Post Holder should be committed to delivering excellent clinical care, promotes patient safety while respecting their rights and dignity. Post holder is also expected to work effectively within the MDT.
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
- 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
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge in the relevant field of Psychiatry.
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation.
Desirable criteria
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies.
Qualifications/Eligibility
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.
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
- Has undergone training in educational supervision.
- Has undergone training in appraisal.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings.
- Experience of Clinical Audit.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multi-agency 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 multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.
- Established record of clinical leadership.
- Excellent teaching skills.
Desirable criteria
- Established ability as a clinical teacher.
- Established record of clinical leadership.
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy.
- Good teaching skills.
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Able to sustain self and support others.
- Trustworthiness
- Maturity, openness and flexibility.
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
- Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post.
- Punctuality/good time management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Well organised.
Desirable criteria
- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Oladipupo Omolabi
- Job title
- Assistant Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2875060
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