Job summary
- Main area
- GP in Mental Health
- Grade
- General Practitioner
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 months (initially)
- Hours
- Part time - 4 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 263-IP25-009
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carleton Clinic
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £76,038 - £114,743 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
General Practitioner - Special Interest in Psychiatry
General Practitioner
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 Network
- 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
This new vacancy is to support in providing holistic health care that incorporates philosophies of primary and mental health care by a General Practitioner to a group of patients who may not have traditional access to primary care like the general population. The patients in inpatient adult and old age wards often have complex mental and physical health care needs, polypharmacy. The post holder will have a crucial role in collaborative leadership in contribution to holistic and integrated care of inpatients and thus have a crucial role in enhancing quality of life and reducing morbidity and mortality.
Please note, we cannot offer GMC sponsorship for this role.
This advert may close earlier if we receive sufficient applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent and new opportunity for a GP who has a special interest in Psychiatry. Reviewing physical and mental health status, arranging relevant investigations, carrying out risk assessments and managing the risks, reducing polypharmacy, support with creation and management of comprehensive safe treatment plans and education are some of the key areas in which the GP can contribute.
Working for our organisation
Why us?
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
- 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
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 be working in addition to the current multidisciplinary input into the 4 wards (general adult x2, one older adult functional illness ward and one older adult dementia ward).
Focus initially will be on old age wards to give professional supervision and advice to colleagues and contribute to pharmacy led prescribing meetings. It is envisaged that the post holder will work minimum 4 programmed activities over 2 days.
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Registered with the local CCG as a GP on the performers list
- An area of special interest relevant to psychiatry
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- On the GP register with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Desirable criteria
- Has undergone training in educational supervision.
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- MRCGP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Experience of Clinical Audit.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and mental health settings
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- 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.
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 Anindya Gupta
- Job title
- Assistant Medical Director & Cons Psychiatrist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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