Consultant Psychiatrist in IP Older Peoples Mental Health Services

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Psychiatrist in IP Older Peoples Mental Health Services

The closing date is 01 July 2025

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 leads to a better you. And as a specialist in Adult inpatients, you''ll know how best to support the patients in our care.An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient old age consultant psychiatrist in a male dementia assessment unit You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of adults over age 65 years presenting cognitive impairment and comorbid conditions. The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of assessment and of treatment.Name: Dr Charlotte Deasy, Associate Medical Director, Inpatient CBUEmail: Charlotte.Deasy@cntw.nhs.ukTel: 0191 2468753Main duties of the job

Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit. You will provide medical leadership to the MDT. The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service.You will be supported by a medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.This is a substantive post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.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 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

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

Qualifications

Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practiceIncluded on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCTApproved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentPossess a CCT or (equivalence) in old age PsychiatryPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisalExperience of multi-disciplinary team workingUp to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in learning disability populationExperience of clinical auditExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societiesExperience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapyExperience in service management or developmentFitness to Practise

Good valuesTrustworthinessMaturity, openness, and flexibilityDisclosure 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£105,504 to £139,882 a yearpro rata for part ..... full job details .....