Specialist Grade in General Adult Psychiatry in Cramlington

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to work as specialist in psychiatry in The South Northumberland Community Treatment Team. This is 10PA post which has fallen vacant following departure of the current post-holder. You will join well established multidisciplinary mental health team, which serves the adult population of Cramlington, Blyth and the surrounding areas. The Team base is at the West Farm House in Cramlington and the clinic is at the Plessey Centre in Blyth. You will be based at the West Farm House in Cramlington. The Team offers assessment and treatment for adults living in the locality, who may be experiencing a serious mental illness, including both psychosis and non-psychosis diagnoses.Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.Main duties of the jobYou will be an integral part of the Team, and will attend weekly multi-disciplinary Team meetings, offering advice and guidance to Team members. There will also be opportunities to offer teaching sessions to staff at this meeting. You will typically provide outpatient reviews of new and current patients. You will also provide leadership and consultative advice to the clinicians in the service, supervision and support to Resident doctors as well as visiting medical students on an ad-hoc basis. Your role will involve liaison with GP' and other multi-agency staff. You will be supervised by experienced consultant psychiatrist within the team. You will take part, alongside other colleagues, in serviceestablishment, development, and innovation/ improvement, and will be expected to contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team. About usWhy us?Up to 8k relocation package30 days study leave (every 3 years)Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job planRemote working available as suits service needsDedicated 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 beingTeaching and research opportunities availableStimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education CentreEmployee 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. DetailsDate posted12 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
104,401 to 115,341 a year
pro rata for part time
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number263-COM26-011-AJob locationsWest Farm HouseCramlingtonNE24 1AXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post-holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellence in clinical care, to working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and to promoting the safety and wellbeing of the patients. The post-holder is expected to respect the rights and the dignity of patients, to consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and to work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers Charter).All services in the Trust are managed in Clinical Business Units, divided into four groups North West (Cumbria), North (Northumberland & North Tyneside), Central (Newcastle & Gateshead) and South (South Tyneside & Sunderland). The North Northumberland CTT post is managed in the North Community Clinical Business Unit. Clinical Business Units are managed via a Collective Leadership model and Associate Directors, including an Associate Medical Director, provide managerial input to all Clinical Business Units. The Team has the support of a Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team for more acute clinical presentations or for service users more at risk of requiring inpatient treatment. The Team is also supported by the Psychiatric Liaison Teams based in nearby acute hospitals, namely the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Northumberland, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle upon Tyne.The Trust is constantly seeking to improve its services and to respond to changes in health care need and demand. This job description may be amended in a light of changes to patterns or service delivery and the post holder should be flexible and open to changes that enhance patient care and will be expected to play a central role in developing these services. The post-holder should familiarize themselves with Trust policies and procedures and their practice should be compliant with these.Dedicated administration staff will arrange clinics in the team base or patients home, if appropriate.The post-holder will also be an integral part of the Team, and will attend weekly multi-disciplinary Team meetings, offering advice and guidance to Team members. There will also be opportunities to offer teaching sessions to staff at this meeting.Candidates should be suitably qualifiedPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post-holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellence in clinical care, to working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and to promoting the safety and wellbeing of the patients. The post-holder is expected to respect the rights and the dignity of patients, to consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and to work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers Charter).All services in the Trust are managed in Clinical Business Units, divided into four groups North West (Cumbria), North (Northumberland & North Tyneside), Central (Newcastle & Gateshead) and South (South Tyneside & Sunderland). The North Northumberland CTT post is managed in the North Community Clinical Business Unit. Clinical Business Units are managed via a Collective Leadership model and Associate Directors, including an Associate Medical Director, provide managerial input to all Clinical Business Units. The Team has the support of a Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team for more acute clinical presentations or for service users more at risk of requiring inpatient treatment. The Team is also supported by the Psychiatric Liaison Teams based in nearby acute hospitals, namely the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Northumberland, and the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle upon Tyne.The Trust is constantly seeking to improve its services and to respond to changes in health care need and demand. This job description may be amended in a light of changes to patterns or service delivery and the post holder should be flexible and open to changes that enhance patient care and will be expected to play a central role in developing these services. The post-holder should familiarize themselves with Trust policies and procedures and their practice should be compliant with these.Dedicated administration staff will arrange clinics in the team base or patients home, if appropriate.The post-holder will also be an integral part of the Team, and will attend weekly multi-disciplinary Team meetings, offering advice and guidance to Team members. There will also be opportunities to offer teaching sessions to staff at this meeting.Candidates should be suitably qualifiedPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Person Specification
Qualifications / Eligibility
EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)Full Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered before appointment) with a licence to practiceCompleted a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS gradesShall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: 06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilitiesframework- 2021.pdfApproved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician Status or working towards attaining AC Status within six monthsDesirableMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in appraisalIncluded on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion
Knowledge
EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryWorking knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCAGood knowledge of clinical risk managementGood knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorderDesirableAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience
EssentialDevelop effective relationships across teams and contribute to work and success of these teams - promote and participate in both multidisciplinary and inter-professional team workingWide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of working autonomouslyAwareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviourAble to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable, adapting leadership behaviours to improve engagement outcomes and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, othersDesirableExperience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or developmentExperience of Clinical Audit
Skills
EssentialHigh level of clinical skills including Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disordersAct as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical practitionersAble to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerGood teaching skillsEstablished record of clinical leadershipDesirableEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapyUp to date CPR trainingAbility to apply psychological models to practical situations
Personal Characteristics
EssentialAble to sustain self and support othersTrustworthinessMaturity, openness and flexibilityAbility to communicate with clarity in spoken and written formFlexible approach, keen to accept new challengesPunctuality/good time managementHonesty and integrityWell organisedWillingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aimsAbility to organise own learning/CPDDesirableAble to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Person Specification

Qualifications / Eligibility
EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)Full Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered before appointment) with a licence to practiceCompleted a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS gradesShall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: 06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilitiesframework- 2021.pdfApproved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician Status or working towards attaining AC Status within six monthsDesirableMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in appraisalIncluded on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion
Knowledge
EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryWorking knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCAGood knowledge of clinical risk managementGood knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorderDesirableAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience
EssentialDevelop effective relationships across teams and contribute to work and success of these teams - promote and participate in both multidisciplinary and inter-professional team workingWide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of working autonomouslyAwareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviourAble to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable, adapting leadership behaviours to improve engagement outcomes and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, othersDesirableExperience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or developmentExperience of Clinical Audit
Skills
EssentialHigh level of clinical skills including Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disordersAct as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical practitionersAble to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerGood teaching skillsEstablished record of clinical leadershipDesirableEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapyUp to date CPR trainingAbility to apply psychological models to practical situations
Personal Characteristics
EssentialAble to sustain self and support othersTrustworthinessMaturity, openness and flexibilityAbility to communicate with clarity in spoken and written formFlexible approach, keen to accept new challengesPunctuality/good time managementHonesty and integrityWell organisedWillingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aimsAbility to organise own learning/CPDDesirableAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressWest Farm HouseCramlingtonNE24 1AXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressWest Farm HouseCramlingtonNE24 1AXUnited KingdomEmployer's website