Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust This is a new post for an Old Age consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the community Treatment Team located in Cumbria. The post holder will work along with a multidisciplinary team covering the old people\’s population in North-Cumbria. The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and at-risk mental states. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare Trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.7 million, with a budget of circa £380 million and 7,000 staff across over 70 sites. As an organization, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff, with initiatives including a dedicated website, Thrive, which promotes our supportive approach to staff health and wellbeing, career development, and benefits. The Trust operates a smoke-free policy on all sites and is committed to achieving high standards of health for its service users, staff, and visitors. Main duties of the job This is a full-time substantive Consultant post providing senior clinical and leadership input within the Old Age Community Treatment Team. The post holder is expected to: Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of patients referred to the CTT. Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care. Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams. Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve. Respect the rights and dignity of patients. Consider the individual and cultural needs of patients. Work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers\’ Charter). 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 your involvement 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 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, many more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk The Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks and ancient heritage sites. Job responsibilities Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this exciting role. Email: oladipupo.omolabi@cntw.nhs.uk Tel: 0191 2875060 Person Specification Qualifications/Eligibility MBBS (or equivalent) Registration with GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice. Included on GMC Specialist Register (Old Age Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion within six months of CCT/CESR. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 OR able to achieve within three months of appointment. Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment. Possess a CCT/CESR in Psychiatry Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field. Training in educational supervision and appraisal. Knowledge Up-to-date knowledge in the relevant field of Psychiatry. Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy, and legislation. Special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations. Experience Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Wide clinical experience in old age psychiatry in different clinical settings. Experience of Clinical Audit. Experience in multi-agency work with service users, carers, and voluntary agencies. Experience in service management or development. Skills High level of clinical skills. Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the older age population. Ability to work efficiently. Excellent teaching skills. Established ability as a clinical teacher. Established record of clinical leadership. Training in relevant treatment skills, e.g., brief psychological therapy. Personal Characteristics Able to sustain self and support others. Trustworthiness. Maturity, openness, and flexibility. Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written form. Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post. Punctuality and good time management. Honesty and integrity. Well organized. Holds a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro-rata for part time #J-18808-Ljbffr