Job summaryAt 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. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know, and you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do And 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. The Team is one of the Trust's pilot sites for the Community Transformation work. The job is a 8PAs a week over 4 days and you will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team, including resident 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 offer medical input to the Step up hub team South Tyneside. The Step up Hub team Provides an enhanced intensity of interventions to patients with high complex needs , usually in stepped care or supported accommodation.Main duties of the jobThe post-holders 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 in order 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.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 posted28 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary pro rata for part time Part-time, Flexible working Reference number263-COM26-006-BJob locationsPalmers Community HospitalJarrowNE32 3UXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesApplicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. This is a substantive 8 sessions post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a full time basis.You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary.For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:Name: Dr Suzy GuirguisTel: 07711292879Email: suzy.guirguis@cntw.nhs.uk This is a substantive 8 sessions post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a full time basis.You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary.For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:Name: Dr Suzy GuirguisTel: 07711292879Email: suzy.guirguis@cntw.nhs.Qualifications and Training EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)Included 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 StatusDesirableMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisal EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislationDesirableAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies EssentialExperience of multidisciplinary team workingWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of Clinical AuditDesirableExperience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or development EssentialHigh level of clinical skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamProven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult PsychiatryExcellent communication skillsExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerDesirableEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy. Qualifications and Training EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)Included 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 StatusDesirableMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisal EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislationDesirableAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies EssentialExperience of multidisciplinary team workingWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of Clinical AuditDesirableExperience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or development EssentialHigh level of clinical skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamProven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult PsychiatryExcellent communication skillsExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerDesirableEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy. EssentialAble to sustain self and support othersTrustworthinessAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postMaturity, openness and flexibilityDisclosure 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressPalmers Community HospitalJarrowNE32 3UXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressPalmers Community HospitalJarrowNE32 3UXUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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