Consultant Doctor - Adult Psychiatry in Cockermouth

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. CNTW is on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. As a specialist in Adult Community Psychiatry, you will work with the CPNs and integrated team psychologists to provide medical expertise for CTT patients across psychosis and non-psychosis pathways. You will be an active member in supporting the Trust and your team during the Transformation work that the Trust is currently undertaking.

The job is a 10PAs a week and you will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, resident doctors, and wider clinical teams, ensuring best practice care is delivered and supporting the team.

Main duties of the job:

• The post-holder will provide Consultant clinical leadership to the service and will assume consultant psychiatrist responsibility for their proportion of patients being looked after by the team.
• This includes assuming Responsible Clinician status for patients under their care, including patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, taking a lead on compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements.
• The post-holder will forge good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate to encourage appropriate referrals and assure a cooperative approach to the care of patients.
• They will also provide consultation and advice to members of the MDT and primary care colleagues.

You will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

• Up to 8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
• 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.

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.

Job responsibilities:

• The clinical responsibilities of the job will include Psychiatric assessment and management of patients aged 18 and above.
• The post holder would work together with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies to develop and deliver formulations, risk assessment and care plan and treatment packages through the use of their expertise in diagnostics, psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions.
• The post holder will participate in the out of hours on call rota.
• The Job dedicated SPA time to supporting you in professional activities including continuous professional development, developing any academic interest and to partake in teaching, audit and research.
• This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.

Qualifications and Training:

• Essential: MBBS (or equivalent), RCPsych 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: Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field, Has undergone training in educational supervision, Has undergone training in appraisal.

Essential Experience:

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings.
• Experience of Clinical Audit.
• Excellent knowledge in specialty.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.

Essential Skills:

• 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.
• High level of clinical skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner.

Disclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship:

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.