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English Graduate Teaching Assistant Acton, Ealing September 2025 Start Step into Teaching with a Leading West London Secondary School! Are you a English Graduate with aspirations of becoming a teacher? Would you value a year of paid classroom experience before starting teacher training in September 2026? A top-performing Secondary School in Ealing is offering a unique opportunity for a English G click apply for full job details

Twin Group is an award-winning provider of education, travel, work experience, accommodation, and employment services. We offer a diverse number of life-enhancing services to our clients and every member of our team is essential in achieving this. Twin Summer Centres are offering residential full-board summer contracts at 8 different UK locations; Canterbury, London Docklands, London Greenwich, London Roehampton, Nottingham, Lincoln, Gloucester, Eastbourne and Norwich. We are looking for several talented Directors of Studies to manage and ensure the smooth running of the Academic Programme at residential Summer Schools in the UK. Twin Summer Centres are offering residential full-board summer contracts, managing a teaching team with 30 contact hours each per centre in 8 different locations. The Director of Studies will provide ongoing support for EFL Teachers in the preparation, coordination, and teaching of English. We are looking for Academic Managers who are both excellent classroom practitioners, with experience in a variety of teaching contexts, and at the same time, competent EFL Managers. The position requires a steadfast commitment to delivering a high-quality experience to all key stakeholders, from students and Group Leaders to our Host Institutions, whilst ensuring that all staff are fully motivated, committed, and driven in making each day a success. Our centres run from 4 to 6 weeks and our students, who are under the age of 18 , come from all over the world, typically staying for 13 nights where they complete a 30-hour English Language Course along with activities on site, half-day and full day excursions, and evening activities. You will oversee the whole academic programme with the support of the Centre Manager, and in some centres, and Assistant Director of Studies. The programme runs from breakfast to lights out and you will be fully trained before the centre opening, and supported throughout the course of the summer in the day-to-day operation by our experienced Summer Centres Head Office Team. You will use your positive, professional attitude, initiative, creativity, and exceptional organisational skills to lead the academic team. Some centres may include international high school students who turn 18 before their arrival at the summer centre, there will be appropriate provision and safeguarding measures in place to accommodate them on which you will be fully trained. Responsibilities - Leadership and management of the on-site teaching team, including carrying out their induction and guiding them on all aspects of their role. - Fully support the Centre Manager in the day-today operation of the campus. - Observe all teaching staff, providing feedback, support, and guidance on all aspects of lesson preparation and delivery. - Coordinate the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for all teachers. - Organise and manage the placement tests, academic timetabling, course planning, student feedback analysis and student certificate delivery. - Ensure that all lessons start and end on time and be prepared to cover any teacher absences. - Hold regular meetings with Group Leaders and Students, ensuring that they are fully informed on the academic process, and deal with any academic concerns. - Monitor student discipline in the school and, where appropriate, act in liaison with the Centre Manager. - Support the Centre Manager with the collection, review, and implementation of student feedback in line with company policies and procedures. - Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all students in our care. - Take on the roles of First Aider and Fire Warden. - Actively encourage students to use English in and outside of the classroom. - Actively ensure all students and staff are always wearing lanyards. - Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all and promote good student behaviour. - Always comply with health and safety. - Always maintain a continuous overview of teachers on- and off-site. - Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the company. Education /Qualification British Council TEFLQ Guidance: Examples of ELT/TESOL diploma-level qualifications: - diplomas in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages listed by Ofqual or similar national regulators, at Level 6/7 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (or relevant equivalent level) ( Where delivery is modular, all modules must be completed successfully for the teacher to be considered TEFLQ) - PGCE: Post Graduate Certificate in Education with ELT/TESOL (Level 6/7). Other qualifications that providers can consider to be diploma level (provided that they meet the validation, entry requirements, teaching practice and input criteria listed above) are: - university 'diploma in ELT/TESOL' courses. - overseas qualifications (equivalent to a PGCE, BEd or MA/MSc in ELT/TESOL) which qualify teachers to teach ESOL in state educational institutions in their country of origin. - A qualification in ELT/TESOL management. Certain combinations of qualifications are accepted as equivalent to TEFLQ. Examples of these are: - PGCE in English and a TEFLI certificate in ELT/TESOL that meets the validation, teaching practice and input criteria listed above. - PGCE in Foreign Languages and a TEFLI certificate in ELT/TESOL that meets the validation, teaching practice and input criteria listed above. - PGCE PCET: Professional/Post Graduate Certificate in Education, (Post Compulsory Education and Training) - ESOL specialism, and either Additional Diploma (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector or Diploma (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector or a TEFLI certificate in ELT/TESOL that meets the validation, teaching practice and input criteria listed above. - Postgraduate qualification in ELT/TESOL or related subjects and a TEFLI certificate in ELT/TESOL that meets the validation, teaching practice and input criteria listed above. - A qualification in ELT/TESOL management (no teaching practice) and a TEFLI certificate in ELT/TESOL that meets the validation, teaching practice and input criteria listed above. Postgraduate master's degrees in ELT/TESOL (or related subjects) Skills and Experience Desirable, but not essential: - First Aid Certificate completed within the last three years. - Safeguarding Level 2. - Experience working with under-18s. - Experience Leading and Managing a team. - Experience as a teacher trainer. Please note, that having the above skills/qualifications will certainly help in securing a role, but it will not affect the salary range. Additional Information Residential Director of Studies - £950.00 per week, 50 hours per week, plus accrued holiday pay of 12.07%. The Director of Studies will get a minimum of 1 day off per week depending on the programme. Contract: Fixed Term - Full Time Hours: Full time between Monday - Sunday, Centre Dependent Benefits: Career development opportunities; Please Note: The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK. Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself. - All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily. - Proof of identity and qualifications will be required. - Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment. We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability . click apply for full job details

EFL Assistant Director of StudiesJob Description Country : United Kingdom Location: London King's , London Dulwich , London Uxbridge , London Richmond, Reading , Guildford , Worcester , Dover , Northampton , Edinburgh . DATES: Possibility of extension in some centres(starting in June and/or finishing mid-August) 4 weeks July 2 nd to July 31 st 2025 Dover and Dulwich: July 8 th to August 3 rd 2025 MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe, educational, and cultural holidays to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programmes. Along with our proprietary task-based EFL curriculum, we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the globe. MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal programme. The primary concern at all times is the interests and safety of each student and the organisation takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harm, discrimination or degrading treatment and to uphold their rights. MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or face-to- face interviews, record checks of references and background checks, in line with the country's regulations, to ensure they are able to work with young people, provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according to our Safeguarding Policy and Prevent Policy . POSITION OVERVIEW Responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of the academic programme Support teachers in their professional development Assist the DoS in ensuring the smooth running of the academic programme Assist the DoS with all admin tasks Represent MLA values Report to Director of Studies 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday) Residential employment available from late June - mid-August 4-weeks July 2 nd to July 31 st 2025 Possibility of extension in some centres (starting in June and/or finishing mid-August) Dover and Dulwich 4 weeks only July 8 th to August 3 rd 2025 The post of Assistant Director of Studies is a senior position, and the successful candidate will be a member of the school's management structure inspiring the teachers to deliver high-quality, communicative Task-Based EFL lessons. ADoSs should be ready to cover for any absent teachers, as well as support, lead and manage the academic life of the centre with the DoS. Summer centres are very busy places and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed here. REQUIREMENTS Essential Must have a UK passport/right to work in the UK, and a valid DBS (England & Wales) or PVG (Scotland). If you're based outside the UK, also a Criminal Record Check form your country of residence Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references. EFL experience teaching teenagers Be proficient in the use of IT DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL / MA TESOL completed (or in progress if you have a TEFL Level 5 certificate) PGCE/ PGCE PCET: Post Graduate Certificate in Education with ELT/TESOL PGCE in English/ Foreign Languages or DELTM plus a TEFL Level 5 certificate (CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent Ofqual recognised standards) Master's degrees (MA/MSc etc) in ELT/TESOL or related subjects are also accepted but cannot be considered without a supervised teaching practice component Desirable EFL Summer School Teaching/Managerial experience in the UK Teacher Management experience Teacher Training experience Enhanced DBS/PVG registered on the Update Service First Aid Qualification Person Specification Ability to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour and, at all times, to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) Be committed to continuous personal and professional development. Team player Motivate and inspire teachers sensitively and constructively and, where necessary, challenge colleagues assertively. Self-motivated and passionate about driving up standards in teaching and learning Be determined, extremely well-organised and hard-working Ability to work accurately and calmly, and show resilience when under pressure. Be supportive and help teachers with the use of IT Ability to provide creative ideas to supplement programme curriculum to facilitate learning Be willing and able to contribute to the wider extracurricular and pastoral life of a summer school. SCHEDULE Residential ADoS contracts a 6-day week with one 24-hour period off per week are based on up to 42 working hours over a 7-day session with one day off per week. You will not be required to go on excursions, join activities or any pastoral care outside your duties. However, MLA programmes are hard work, and you might be requested to assist outside your working hours to ensure the smooth running of the centre. Please note that due to the logistics of the employment, you may be required to be moved to another centre where extra staff are required, in which case we will cover all the travel expenses that may be incurred. KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES Assisting the DoS Support the Director of Studies in managing the academic life of the school. Promote and develop the academic curriculum and academic life of the school. Develop and implement MLA's educational philosophy and foster a culture of best practice. Complete all administrative tasks required efficiently Assist the DoS with timetabling teachers Assist the DoS with centre and classroom set-up Assist the DoS with student admissions and monitor arrangements for speaking placement tests Attend any training sessions or meetings as required. Cover lessons when necessary and motivate students to improve their learning skills Assist the Director of Studies with certificates and graduation ceremony Support the Centre Director and work collaboratively with Centre Administrator and Activity Manager to ensure the successful running of the centre and programme when necessary; including assisting in the staff induction and take an active part in discussion and feedback. Staff Management Support the DoS in leading and managing all EFL teachers by encouraging, supporting and challenging teachers to maintain MLA's high academic standards. Monitor teachers prompt completion of all administrative tasks required Ensure teachers prepare lessons and adapt material/stages to their class composition Attend and/or lead academic meetings Monitor staff performance and be the first port of call for any teacher in need of advice or support. Cover for absent staff Record and monitor all absences Supervise the preparation of student reports within agreed deadlines Training & CPD Assist the Director of Studies with all Continuous Professional Development programmes. Support teachers in delivering the Task-Based learning syllabus Carry out inductions for new teachers If TEFLQ, carry out formal observations and appraisals in line with the MLA observation guidelines and rubric. Administrative Oversee the allocation of staff in consultation with the Director of Studies Oversee the timetabling of teachers and classroom allocation Monitor live updates of student attendance on the Teacher Zone Provide cover teaching when necessary Supervise the completion of up-to-date teaching records on the Teacher Zone Equipment and Facilities Maintain and monitor teaching resources and premises. Ensure classrooms are left secure and tidy after use Ensure borrowed equipment has been returned. Help develop, advance and expand teaching resources Safeguarding & Welfare Promoting the welfare of students and adhere to, and comply with t he MLA Safeguarding Policy Provide safety and welfare assistance to students. Be vigilant for possible welfare problems of students Inform your DoS of any absences from classes immediately Report any issues which may be affecting students' safety, wellbeing and academic performance Be aware of relevant fire, health and safety issues in the classroom and around the centre COMPENSATION From GBP 510 to GBP 535 per week, plus 12.07% holiday (GBP 572 to GBP 600 per week) Returners will receive GBP 150 after full completion of their contract Residential rates include full board and lodging Paid training and induction. Work as part of a strong team and gain experience Opportunities for professional development e.g., observations, team teaching. Regular CPD sessions on a range of young learner topics . click apply for full job details

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward) As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Irwell ward, Clock View Hospital, you will provide clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care. You will work closely with a wide range of clinical and professional disciplines in order to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment and ensuring safe discharges back to the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Irwell ward from the community. Irwell ward is a 17-bedded functional older adult complex care ward at Clock View Hospital. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Irwell ward, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, acute hospital medical specialties, and Primary Care. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act; therefore, the post holder will require a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law. This will include completing relevant mental health act documentation and capacity assessments as required. The post holder will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team at Irwell ward in a supportive manner to foster positive working relationships. The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation in relation to assessment outcomes and management plans. They will also be expected to provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Irwell ward. They will take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce costs as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder will cover Irwell ward at Clock View Hospital, which is a 17-bedded acute assessment ward for service users aged 70 and over with a functional mental health problem. Exceptions would be needs-based. Irwell ward's catchment area covers Liverpool and South Sefton. There are two dementia inpatient units in the Trust: Fern ward at Leigh Moss Hospital in Liverpool and Kingsley ward at Hollins Park Hospital in Winwick, Warrington. At Clock View Hospital, there are a total of six inpatient wards: Alt ward, Dee ward, Irwell ward, Morris ward, Newton ward, and Prenton ward. Prenton ward is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and apart from Irwell ward, the others are for adults of working age. In addition to the inpatient units, there is a Community Mental Health Team, Psychology, and urgent response mental health teams based at Clock View Hospital. Currently, there is a long-standing locum Consultant, Dr. Sumanth Kumar, who is the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist for Irwell ward. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of all service users admitted to Irwell ward as well as supervision of trainee doctors assigned to the ward. There will be a need to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team caring for the service users on the ward including the ward Manager, Nursing staff, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and the Community Mental Health Teams. Discharge planning for inpatients is completed during ward rounds, and there is close liaison with the relevant Community Mental Health Teams, with the service users' allocated practitioner from the CMHT being invited to attend ward rounds to agree discharge plans and arrangements for smooth transitioning from the ward to the community in terms of care. The Trust has fully electronic patient record (Rio), prescribing (EPMA), and mental health act administration systems (Thalamos) in place. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Registration Full registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Old Age Psychiatry at the date of interview Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Qualifications & Training MbChb, MBBS or equivalent Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional Qualifications Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training Transport Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Experience in working previously in similar roles at a relevant level. Training or worked as a DoLs assessor Experience in management and service development Knowledge and use of IT systems Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on the purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation. Has led clinical audits leading to service change 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. £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus 10% R&R (non-contractual) & 1% on call.

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead. At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company - we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors. Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities. Veeva is a Work Anywhere company, which means that you can choose to work in the environment that works best for you - on any given day. In the UK, we have a co-working space in London. Whether you choose to work remotely from home or work in the office - it'sup to you. AlthoughVeeva is a Work from Anywhere company,Associate Consultants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of our London office. We are actively hiring for our July 2025 and October 2025 start dates. The Role Veeva is dedicated to supporting new university graduates in building their careers. Generation Veeva is a global organization that offers multiple development programs and career paths. Each path is designed to foster your professional growth in a supportive environment. You can look forward to workshops, mentors, career path planning, and on-the-job learning as you grow your career at Veeva. Join us as an Associate Consultant in our Consultant Development Program. The role is specifically designed for fresh graduates who are interested in learning about cloud-based software solutions and technical consulting (no coding skills required!) You will be developing your technical and soft skills and growing into a subject matter expert at Veeva. You will build strong consulting skills, functional and technical proficiency in our software, and knowledge of the Life Sciences Industry. If you have a passion for how technology can improve industries that impact our everyday lives, this may be the job for you! Working on cross-European projects with a diverse team of over 16 different nationalities, you will gain exposure to one of the fastest-growing cloud software companies that service some of the world's largest corporations. You can read more about Life at Veeva as an Associate Consultant here . Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United Kingdom. Veeva is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas for this position. What You'll Do Work as part of a project team and collaborate with experienced Senior Consultants and Project Managers Learn technical consulting, software solution design, industry business processes, and project management skills Participate in business process discovery workshops with customers, gather requirements, and support fit/gap analysis Configure (tailor) Veeva products to match customer needs under the guidance of experienced Solution Architects Help with building and testing the solution, training customers, and final deployment Create documentation of system requirements and design to help complete successful implementations Explain solutions to a variety of audiences and provide subject matter expertise on Veeva applications and technical design Guide customer project teams to apply business and technical best practices Requirements Maximum up to 2 years of work experience (after university) University Degree (BA, BS, or BBA Degree) with strong and consistent academic performance Don't have a university degree? That's OK if you have the equivalent skills gained through work experience or disciplined self-study Fluent in English Willingness to travel as needed up to 20-30% of the time Ability to manage time in person and remotely, prioritize and meet deadlines Desire to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven analytical skills Ability to take business and technical concepts and express them as potential solution designs Interest and/or experience working with software to make processes more efficient Experience with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) Nice to Have Fluency in another European language (German, Italian) Degree in Business/Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Biomed/Biochem Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences field or other similar degree/work experience An internship or experience with a pharma company Community involvement or organizational leadership experience Teaching experience such as working as a tutor, classroom assistant/TA Programming experience or knowledge of Relational Database concepts Perks & Benefits Health & wellness programs Charitable Gift Contribution Program Veeva's headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world. Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at .

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Dunes Ward) Consultant Main area Older Adults Psychiatry Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 350-MED-H Site Hartley Hospital Town Southport Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum 10% R&R (non contractual) plus on-call Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high quality care. As a leader of the inpatient multi-disciplinary team at Dunes ward, Hartley Hospital, you will work in a state of the art mental health facility, providing clinical care to older adults who require specialist inpatient care. You will work closely with a wide range of clinical and professional disciplines in order to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Dunes ward and managing their treatment and ensuring safe discharges back to the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Dunes ward from the community. Dunes ward is a 20 bedded primarily functional older adult complex care ward at the Hartley Hospital. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Dunes ward you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Dunes ward and this will invariably mean managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act and therefore the post holder will require a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law. This will include completing relevant mental health act documentation and completing capacity assessments as required. The post holder will be expected to lead the multidisciplinary team at Dunes ward in an enthusiastic, supportive and approachable manner in order to foster positive working relationships and morale of ward staff. The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation in relation to assessment outcomes and management plans. They will also be expected to provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Dunes ward. They will take an active part in the clinical work of the team and a lead role in the development of the service. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region (Halton, Warrington, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens) and is also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Regular reviews of inpatients to monitor the response to treatments will be required and the post holder will operate within multi-disciplinary integrated and co-located teams, which including Health staff and Social services staff. They will be expected to liaise closely with Social Services in order to ensure safe and timely discharge planning of inpatients and communicate promptly to primary care services by providing discharge summaries. At times patients who are under General Adult teams in the community may be admitted to Dunes ward if this is deemed the most appropriate place for them at the time due to circumstances with bed availability in the Trust. The post holder will be expected to provide inpatient care through assessment and treatment as required whilst such patients await transfer to more suitable inpatient units, if required. The post holder will be responsible for the overall assessment, management and safe discharge planning of inpatients on Dunes ward, working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Primary Care. The team composition is as follows: RMN Band 5 - 7.7 WTE HCAs Band 3 17.99 WTE 2 x Band 4 Nursing assistant 2 1x Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist 1x Psychiatry Higher Trainee Doctor 1-2x Foundation/GP Trainee/Core Trainee Doctors 1x Ward Manager 2x Deputy Managers 1x Occupational Therapist 1x Physio Several Part Time Occupational Assistants Please see job description for further details. Person specification Registration Full registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Old age Psychiatry at date of interview Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Qualification and Training MbChb, MBBS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, 3 years higher professional training in Old age psychiatry Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional Qualifications Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training Clinical Skills,Knowledge and Experience Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decision based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Experience in working previously in similar roles at a relevant level Training or worked as a DoLs assessor Experience in management and service development Knowledge and use of IT systems Academic Skills & Lifgelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to the post Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply for all correspondence. All information regarding your application will come from apps.trac.jobs not NHS Jobs. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to be disabled who meet the minimum (essential) criteria for the role in the person specification. If you would like your application to be considered under the Trust's guaranteed interview scheme you can indicate this in the personal information section of your online application form. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please email to ensure that measures can be put in place to support you. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. . click apply for full job details

Main area Addiction Services Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA's- 10, SPA- 2.5, DCC- 7.5) Job ref 350-MED Site Hope Centre / Brook Place Town Liverpool Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and on call supplement Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for aConsultant Psychiatristto join our dedicated team atThe Hope Centre, a 17-bed regional inpatient detoxification unit withinMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and junior doctors to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing detoxification from drugs and alcohol This post would be ideal for a new or established consultant looking to develop research interests as the centre has developed a new Ketamine detox protocol. Mersey Care has recently collaborated with the University of Liverpool to create the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre. Merseyside and the surrounding areas offer an exceptional quality of life: Easy access to theLake District,Yorkshire Dales, andNorth Wales Excellentschools,local beaches, andfamily-friendly communities A vibrant cultural scene withart galleries,concert venues, andsporting events Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist will have responsibility for their caseload and inpatients. To supervise and support team members who carry out assessments of patients referred to the team. To carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments for new admissions and provide medical interventions for patients. Supporting staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. To conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary reviews, CPA reviews, discharge planning meetings and multi-professional meetings To be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings if required. To provide medical leadership to the team. Maintain high level of effective communication with other parts of the Mental health service across the Trust, across maternity services and primary care. Liaison with families / carers Liaison with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients, where necessary. Liaising with other stakeholders and interested parties. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Addictions Services at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust currently provides integrated drug and alcohol inpatient detoxification services for patients across Merseyside. It is a regional detox unit with 17 inpatient beds. The post holder will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, health care assistants and junior doctors to deliver a high quality inpatient care. The unit is supported by a (this post) Consultant Psychiatrists, 1.0 WTE Foundation Year trainee or 1.0 WTE psychiatry trainees cover from the local rotation (once applicant in post) . There is also a SAS Doctor for the service. There will be an opportunity to also act as clinical supervisor for the trainees based on the ward. The Consultant would be supported by the above trainees during admission of the patients on the ward, follow-ups and ward rounds. The trainees are placed at Inpatient Services as part of their training experience. There may be opportunities for ST special interest sessional support too. Postholder will be expected to support trainees and also see new patients. The unit receives patients who are not suitable for community detox and referrals are made by respective locality-based community drug and alcohol teams. The unit only admits patients with robust after care plans to improve its success rate and promote abstinence based approaches during inpatient stay. Patients in the unit tend to have co morbid physical, mental health needs and a history of poly substance use. The ward round occurs twice a week and the Consultant in post would be expected to lead ward rounds during the week. Addictions Services has actively promoted recovery with drug and alcohol services and the impact is very visible within the units. There are well established groups that run within the wards along with pharmacological intervention to help patients recover and maintain their recovery goals. There are excellent links with local hepatologist and well established referral pathways into acute hospital that is located within the same site. The approximate waiting list for inpatient admission tends to vary between 4-6 weeks. The Consultant will have the clinical responsibility to prioritise admissions based on clinical needs. The bed occupancy at Inpatient Addictions Services is between 85-90%. We receive approximately referrals per year. The number of admissions to the unit vary from 400-450 per year depending on the length of stay. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualifications. 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. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Non-drivers due to disability will be supported via access to work scheme Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty of General Adult Psychiatry and experience of Addiction Psychiatry Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Minimum 12 months training in Substance Misuse Inpatient detoxification and management experience Good understanding of co-morbid psychiatric illnesses and experience in managing dual diagnosis Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work Constructively and to lead a multidisciplinary team Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. . click apply for full job details