ConsultantPsychiatryPermanent

Consultant Psychiatrist in North Cumbria CYPS

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Cumbria

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work into a consultant post (10PA) for a CYPS psychiatrist to provide medical input into the community CYPS service located in North Cumbria. The post holder is expected to have total DCC of 7.5 pa and a 2.5 pa for SPA. This is a replacement Consultant Psychiatrist. It is a full time post comprising of 10 Pas, including an SPA allocation of 2.5. North Cumbria Child and Young People Services (CYPS), aims to provide: Assessment and a comprehensive range of treatments for mental health disorders affecting children and young people aged 0-18 years, Teaching, training and consultation to practitioners in universal, targeted and specialist services to support the delivery of evidence-based mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention strategies. Comprehensive treatment in all the modalities (CAMHS/ ADHD/Eating Disorder/LD/Crisis) under one roof ensuring holistic management. You will join a well-established team of 2 other consultants, SAS doctors and higher and core resident doctors supporting CYPS.

Consultant Psychiatrist in North Cumbria CYPS

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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Consultant role will be to manage cases from Core CAMHS, Children's LD and Crisis patients (in case of a need for MHAA or urgent assessments during working hours). In addition, role will be to be part of ADHD Diagnostic MDT meetings (Fridays). The post-holder is expected to: o Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CYPS. o Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care, o Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams. o Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve. o To respect the rights and the dignity of patients. o To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and o To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter).

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.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS (or equivalent)
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
Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
Experience of Clinical Audit
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
Able to sustain self and support others
Trustworthiness
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Maturity, openness and flexibility

Desirable

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
Has undergone training in educational supervision
Has undergone training in appraisal
Interest in liaison psychiatry as demonstrated by experience, publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
Experience in service management or development
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