Consultant Psychiatrist in CYPS

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Psychiatrist in CYPS

The closing date is 24 September 2025

This is a Consultant post in generic CYPS, based in Monkwearmouth Hospital. It is arising from a vacancy due to one of the Consultants moving to a different country.The post will involve providing Consultant input and leadership into Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostics such as ADHD and Autism assessment and management as well mental health disorders in Child and adolescents, liaison with our inpatient CYPS services in Ferndene Unit, joint working and scaffolding the CYPS multidisciplinary team members and Junior doctors in the service alongside the other Consultants.The precise nature of the post will be discussed, jointly and mutually agreed with the candidate at the time of the appointment giving consideration to the service need as well as the candidate''s interest and developmental needs.As such, the emphasis is on being a member of a clinical network within the service rather than the traditional, geographically-based "clinical team" model.Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.Main duties of the job

The service has configured to meet the mental health needs of children and young people between 0 - 18 years across South Tyneside and Sunderland.The post holder will be expected to be involved in formulation of mental health difficulties, supporting the team with the diagnosis and developing a management plan.The post holder will be expected in supporting the team with risk assessments and devising a risk management plan.The post holder will be expected to work with primary care colleagues.The post holder will be expected to make decisions regarding the appropriate time of adding pharmacological interventions to treatment package.The post holder will be expected to work closely with our colleagues working in social care, attend strategy meetings when appropriate.About us

Why us?Up to £8k relocation package30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowanceFlexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job planRemote working available as suits service needsDedicated and protected SPA timeFocus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well beingTeaching and research opportunities availableStimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coachingTeaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education CentreEmployee Excellence awardsPlus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.ukAs 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.Job responsibilities

The clinical responsibilities of the job will include chairing the Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostic panel meetings including ASD, ADHD; ADHD medication initiation, titration and review clinicsPsychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with a range of mental health problems and disorders referred to the service.Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.Face to Face appointments are essential, however on line consultation/telephone consultations, when appropriate, are encouraged.Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

MBBS or equivalent medical qualificationIncluded on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCTApproved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician StatusMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisalKnowledge

Up to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislationAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societiesExperience

Experience of multidisciplinary team workingWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of Clinical AuditExperience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or developmentSkills

High level of clinical skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamProven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disordersExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapyPersonal Characteristics

Able to sustain self and support othersTrustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibilityAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postDisclosure 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.Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust£109,725 to £145,478 a yearpro rata for part ..... full job details .....