Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-COM25-006
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Georges Park
- Town
- Morpeth
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist in WAA, Northumberland and North Tyneside CRHT
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?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
Northumberland and North Tyneside CRHT is a 24/7 service for the working age adult population and is based at St Georges Park Hospital, Morpeth. It is a well-established and experienced team which provides crisis assessment and home treatment for patients experiencing acute mental health problems which can be managed in the community with intensive mental health support, without the need for hospital admission. You will join a skilled CRHT multi-disciplinary workforce, including 2 consultant psychiatrists ( one currently on long term absence) a Specialty doctor, a core trainee, a nurse consultant, non- medical prescribers, a pharmacist, specialist nurses, a clinical psychologist and a medical assistant.
The WAA CRHT is part of a wider Universal Crisis team (UCT) which works across the age span incorporating Older and Young Persons teams.
The team covers a large geographical area which includes the areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the North Northumberland Coast and National Parks as well as vibrant market towns such as Morpeth, Alnwick, Hexham and Blyth. There are positive interfaces and relationships with Community Treatment Teams across the locality, and we are currently seeking to enhance those with Impatient services to promote patient flow.
There are regular weekly Trust wide CPD meetings held via TEAMS on a variety of topics to promote continuous professional development as well as weekly locality teaching based at St Georges Park.
Main duties of the job
From January 2024 - to January 2025 there were 1822 referrals to the WAA CRHT. Most are seen initially by B6 Crisis Team assessors prior to discussion at MDT and consideration of requirement for medical review. Medical staff generally undertake 2 reviews per day. The frequency of Mental Health Act assessments obviously varies dependent on clinical caseload, but averages at 2-3 per week for the team. You will also support with assessments in the 136 suite at St George’s park.
As a medical leader in the service you will typically provide senior clinical supervision and caseload oversight those patients taken on for Home Based treatment, reviewing their progress as part of the MDT. This will involve meeting with carers to support their roles. You will also provide supervision and support to trainees/ visiting medical students on an ad-hoc basis. Your role will involve liaison with GP’s and other multi-agency staff where appropriate.
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 www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people’s lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To keep up to date with, evidence-based interventions for patients under the service’s care.
- To collaborate with GPs, Community Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed or treated within the service.
- To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the multi-disciplinary team, including for the Access and Triage components of the service.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged
- To take a lead role with the Team/ Clinical Manager and other colleagues in service establishment, development and innovation/ improvement.
- To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
- To train and supervise junior medical staff, medical students and other allied professions.
- To lead, collaborate and advise on research and quality improvement projects in the team, within the clinical governance agenda.
- To complete administrative tasks necessary for the fulfilment of the post- including timely communication with GP’s and other professionals.
- To assess and provide medical input for patients with mental health crises taken on for home-treatment with the Northumberland and North Tyneside Crisis Team.
- To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to adult patients presenting to the CRHT
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- MRCPsych 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 criteria
- 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 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 general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
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 Adult Psychiatry
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable criteria
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- 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 Jenny Reid
- Job title
- Associate Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825823812
- Additional information
Name:Dr Sarah Brown
Email:[email protected]
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