Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient old age consultant psychiatrist in a male dementia assessment unit You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of adults over age 65 years presenting cognitive impairment and comorbid conditions. The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of assessment and of treatment.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Mohamed Morsy Associate Medical Director, Inpatient Locality CBU's
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0191 5667088
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit. You will provide medical leadership to the MDT. The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service.
You will be supported by a medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.
This is a substantive post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.
About us
Why us?
- Up to £8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
- 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details and main duties and responsibilities.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in old age Psychiatry
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Eligibility
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in learning disability population
- Experience of clinical audit
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
- Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- 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
- Experience in service management or development
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Good values
- Trustworthiness
- Maturity, openness, and flexibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Sunderland
SR5 1NB