Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-COM26-008
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dryden Road Clinic
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in General Adult 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.
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 is a Community General Adult Specialty Doctor post with East Gateshead Community Treatment Team. The Community Mental Health team (CMHT) is positioned in Secondary Care and has a pivotal role in directly delivering specialist community mental health services beside offering an interface with Primary care, Access Services and Specialist Services such as Perinatal Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Early Intervention in Psychosis and Rehabilitation Services and many other specialist services.
The post holder will find themselves well supported, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and collaborative work.
We have been awarded the SAS Excellence in Development (SEiD) Recognition Award in 2026 and in November 2017 we won the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year.
As an Organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff, and we have a number of initiatives including a dedicated website, Thrive - which promotes our supportive and inclusive approach to staff health and wellbeing, career development and benefits.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time working age adult substantive Specialty Doctor post in East Gateshead Community Treatment Team which works closely with the West Gateshead Community Treatment Team. You will provide medical input into a Community Treatment Team working with 2 other consultants, a Nurse consultant working across both teams, and a Nurse Specialist. This team is covering the adult population in the East of Gateshead.
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 and
- To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter).
The Community Mental Health Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on episodic model of care. The CMHT works closely with the local Crisis Team, Liaison service and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely transitions when required.
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
As SAS Doctor working in the Community Mental Health Team for East Gateshead, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective evidence-based care and treatment.
You are expected to share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary work and actively engage in supporting service development.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about this exciting opportunity.
The Trust is committed to achieving high standards of health for its service users, staff and visitors providing a safe environment for staff, we operate a smoke free policy on all sites.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full 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
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Good knowledge of clinical risk management
- Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder
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 Mohammed Elhamshary
- Job title
- Acting Associate Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2875060
- Additional information
Name: Dr Selma Osman
Email:[email protected]
Number: 0191 2875060
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