Consultant Psychiatrist - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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    Job summary

    As a consultant in working 7PAs a week alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, junior 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.

    The post holder will be working across 3 pathways which include PBS pathway, Mental Health Pathway and Physical health pathway developed for Adult learning disability patients. As part of this role there is a population of Learning Disability Forensic patients living within Newcastle upon Tyne for whom the post holder will have RC responsibility. There is an established Forensic Outreach team (SOTT) providing scaffolding support as per the Forensic pathway.

    The post holder will be joining a dynamic group of experienced medical and non-medical colleagues who are committed to working hard for the benefits of patients and their families. There are significant opportunities to become involved in service development, and excellent links with local Universities with opportunities for teaching and research, linked to Medical Schools at the Universities of Newcastle and Sunderland.

    Main duties of the job

    Clinical Skills and Qualities.

    Up to date clinical knowledge, clinical skills, and experience, working across CTLD.

    Within the service there are patients with both complex physical and mental health needs alongside those with forensic background. There are patients who are on CPA where the Community nurses acts as care coordinators.

    Main duties:

  • Clinical assessments
  • Management and treatment of mental health disorders
  • Clinical leadership
  • Arrange and lead MDT, expertise and care navigation.
  • Working with partner agencies to develop formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care.
  • Clinical administration and report writing
  • The consultant makes a pro-rata contribution to the out-of-hours rota covering Learning Disability emergencies across the Trust (Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland).
  • You will have your own office space and will have dedicated administrative support. This is a substantive part time post however we would be happy to consider applicants seeking flexible working.

    About us

    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
  • 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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    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 (insert contact details)

    Name: Dr Vanishri C Yadav

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    Name: Dr Selma Osman

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    Person Specification

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Additional clinical qualifications such as CCT or (equivalence) in learning disability Psychiatry.
  • ELIGIBILITY

    Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
  • Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
  • Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
  • Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
  • CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

    Essential

  • Excellent knowledge in LD specialty
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
  • Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
  • Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
  • Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service