Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-NL23-003-D
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Oxford Centre
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Service
Consultant
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
This is a replacement post for a full time (10 PA) post where you will provide senior medical input into the Community Learning Disability Team working with one other consultant covering the population in North Tyneside. The post-holder is expected to:
- 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.
- To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
- To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients
- To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter)
The Community Learning Disability Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health in the context of Intellectual Disability. The CLDT works closely with the local Social Care Teams, Specialist Education Departments, Residential Services, Forensic Services and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely care, as well as transitions when required.
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that the post holder will work ten programmed activities over five days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 4 activities to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.
Programmed activities allocated to direct clinical care, to include:
- Regular planned out-patient clinics, or within specialist schools.
- Complex case discussions where patients vulnerable to or in crisis are discussed. These have been shown to be effective in mobilising effective local support and preventing admissions to hospitals
- Weekly Referral Meetings
- Monthly Neurodevelopmental Meetings
- Contribution to monthly partnership Leadership meetings with NHCT
- Support to and supervision of trainees, and NMPs
- Liaison with Consultants from inpatient wards and other mental health teams
- Administration to support these clinical activities
- On call duties and emergency work
Working for our organisation
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 thriveatcntw.co.uk
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with a learning disability and mental health problems. There is a population of learning disability forensic patients living within the area for whom the post holder will have some responsibility.
In addition the post holder will be expected to work closely with social workers, specialist nurses and the risk and independence team who are employed by Northumbria Health Care Trust and who hold Care Programme Approach responsibility for this group of patients.
The post-holder will typically have 2 supporting programmed activities to include
- Audit
- Appraisal
- Revalidation
- CPD
- Service management and development
- Teaching
- Educational supervision
- Special Interest as detailed above
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- Included on GMC specialist register or eligible for inclusion, or included within six months of CCT/CESR
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three month of appointment
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 or eligible for approval
Desirable criteria
- MRCPsych
- Possess a CCT/CESR in learning disability psychiatry
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge in the field of learning disability psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable criteria
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in learning disability psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience of working in learning disability services
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 Learning disability population
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
Desirable criteria
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Recovery centred values
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Jeremy De Bono
- Job title
- Assistant Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01670 502700
- Additional information
Dr Hannah Zaborowska
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