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Person specification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
Full medical registration with a license to practice.
Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act(or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
Knowledge oflegislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice
Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge
Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care Scr SAPB-RC-JD-XXX version[Publish Date] Page 15 of 16 settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
Knowledge of psychiatric provision
Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high- quality care.
Skills and sensitivity in negotiating with patients, relatives, and other professionals where opinions differ.
A high-level ability to effectively communicate complex and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers, and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS at both written and oral levels.

Desirable

Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment
In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice
Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Experience in management
Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.

Consultant Psychiatrist, CYPS, South West Community

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