Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 3 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-COM25-038
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ashmore House
- Town
- Ashington
- Salary
- £61,542 - £99,216 pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Specialty Doctor
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
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a specialty doctor to gain experience in the field Learning Disabilities and Autism. This is currently a fixed term post enabling a candidate to get enough experience with an excellent multidisciplinary team, supporting our population within the beautiful county of Northumberland.
We expect a candidate who is happy working within a collegiate team, and is enthusiastic and relatively autonomous. We will offer support and supervision within the role and help the candidate develop their skills.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jeremy de Bono
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01670 502700
Main duties of the job
- Day-to day clinical work
- Assessment, treatment and management of patients referred to the services. The doctor’s work will be supervised by a consultant psychiatrist.
- Attending and contributing to MDT meetings.
- Multidisciplinary team working will be essential; collaborating with all the MDT members, referrers and secondary care clinicians regarding the care of patients in the community
- To work collaboratively with other Senior Clinical Colleagues in the community team.
- To take a lead role in service improvements and development.
- To contribute to ongoing training and development programme within the teams.
- Administrative responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.
- The job will involve 9 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 1 PAs dedicated to supporting you in your professional activities including continuous professional development. There will be a flexibility in discussing special interest, participation in research or audit through medical job planning process.
Working for our organisation
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 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 job entails offering medical cover to the team, who primarily manages people via nursing and psychological methods.
- Reviewing medication and ensuring the right monitoring is undertaken.
- Aiding with formulation and direction of care plans.
- Attending to emergency situations
- Taking part in multidisciplinary meetings and helping with the organization of these
- Offering supervision to more junior doctors and to colleagues within the team when required/appropriate
- Having a role within service improvement and development.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Please note interviews will take place on Tuesday 24th February 2026
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
Desirable criteria
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training including 2 years work experience in psychiatry
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settings
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience of clinical audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Excellent communication skills
- Good teaching skills
- 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, maturity, openness and flexibility
Desirable criteria
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
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 Jeremey de Bono
- Job title
- Associate Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01670 502700
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