Introduction Are you an experienced CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist looking for either afull time or part time opportunitywhere you will be part of a supportive and experienced team providing Tier 4 inpatient services to young people with eating disorders? Join Brighton and Hove Clinic, which is aa specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 12 up to 18 years, and you will be providing evidence-based and focused treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person. You will be registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice with experience of CAMHS Eating Disorders and leading multidisciplinary teams. When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to engage and network with and get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As part of this role you will be required to participate in the on call rota for a small group of CAMHS & ED services. As a Eating Disorder Psychiatrist, you will: Manage a case load as RC of the ward. Participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service. Assess physical health and document finding within Carenotes and weekly ICR meetings. Ensure completion of professional reports as per timeline such as ICRs/CPA/Tribunals. Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Attend CETRs when needed. Provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team. Participation in the CAMHS Consultant on-call rota. Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation's clinical governance requirements. Take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development. Adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice Experience of CAMHS eating disorders desirable Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent Excellent spoken and written communication skills Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Leadership ability The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally What you will get: Competitive annual salary £8,400 car allowance £10,000 retention bonus 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be Career development and trainingto help youachieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Packageso you can truly enjoy this special time There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
Introduction Are you an experienced CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist looking for either afull time or part time opportunitywhere you will be part of a supportive and experienced team providing Tier 4 inpatient services to young people with eating disorders? Join Brighton and Hove Clinic, which is aa specialist Inpatient Eating Disorder service for children and young people aged 12 up to 18 years, and you will be providing evidence-based and focused treatment programmes designed for the individual needs of each young person. You will be registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice with experience of CAMHS Eating Disorders and leading multidisciplinary teams. When you work for Elysium Healthcare, you have instant access to a large and supportive peer group of like-minded professionals to engage and network with and get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As part of this role you will be required to participate in the on call rota for a small group of CAMHS & ED services. As a Eating Disorder Psychiatrist, you will: Manage a case load as RC of the ward. Participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service. Assess physical health and document finding within Carenotes and weekly ICR meetings. Ensure completion of professional reports as per timeline such as ICRs/CPA/Tribunals. Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. Attend CETRs when needed. Provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team. Participation in the CAMHS Consultant on-call rota. Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation's clinical governance requirements. Take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development. Adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice Experience of CAMHS eating disorders desirable Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent Excellent spoken and written communication skills Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions Leadership ability The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally What you will get: Competitive annual salary £8,400 car allowance £10,000 retention bonus 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. 24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be Career development and trainingto help youachieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Packageso you can truly enjoy this special time There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Rochdale, Lancashire
All our live jobs are listed here. If you can't find the job or role you're looking for, please do check back orregister your interest for jobs so we can keep you posted. If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Rehabilitation and High Support Care Hub provides Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services to patients from the Greater Manchester area. The directorate is renowned for high quality service delivery, excellent staff opportunities and innovative service developments, having expanded bed numbers more than three-fold in the past ten years. We continue to explore and develop new services for specialist mental health provision. Pennine Care offers consultants a number of benefits, including a significant well-being offer, subsidised salary sacrifice care leasing scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and restaurant discounts, coaching/mentoring and peer group support. Main duties of the job To provide Responsible Clinician duties to up to 23 Low secure rehabilitation inpatient. To manage, appraise & give professional supervision to junior medical staff in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Health Education England framework. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately & comprehensively, & submit this promptly. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality &, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend & participate in the academic programme of the Trust. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Approved Clinician Status, & to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager. To work with local managers & professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, & share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders & financial instructions See Job Spec for full details. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of ourand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Detailed job description and main responsibilities Assume role of RC, take clinical responsibility for the in-patients, and lead the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Care Programme Approach review meetings. The appointee will maintain approval as an Approved Clinician and under Section 12 of The MHA 1983 (amended 2007). Involved in out of hours oncall at Rochdale for General Adult Working age patients Maintain Good standards with CPD and Royal College of Psychiatrists requirements. Participate and contribute to Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and supervision trainees. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional clinical qualifications Endorsement in Rehabilitation Psychiatry MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 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 Able to undertake the role as described (with reasonable adjustments made if required) 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 Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Excellence in working extensively in multi-disciplinary teams at ST4-6 or consultant level. 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 Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Experience in PICU/Rehabilitation/Forensic Psychiatry Academic skills and 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 undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance . If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme . click apply for full job details
Jul 24, 2025
Full time
All our live jobs are listed here. If you can't find the job or role you're looking for, please do check back orregister your interest for jobs so we can keep you posted. If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Rehabilitation and High Support Care Hub provides Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services to patients from the Greater Manchester area. The directorate is renowned for high quality service delivery, excellent staff opportunities and innovative service developments, having expanded bed numbers more than three-fold in the past ten years. We continue to explore and develop new services for specialist mental health provision. Pennine Care offers consultants a number of benefits, including a significant well-being offer, subsidised salary sacrifice care leasing scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and restaurant discounts, coaching/mentoring and peer group support. Main duties of the job To provide Responsible Clinician duties to up to 23 Low secure rehabilitation inpatient. To manage, appraise & give professional supervision to junior medical staff in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Health Education England framework. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately & comprehensively, & submit this promptly. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality &, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend & participate in the academic programme of the Trust. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Approved Clinician Status, & to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager. To work with local managers & professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, & share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders & financial instructions See Job Spec for full details. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of ourand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Detailed job description and main responsibilities Assume role of RC, take clinical responsibility for the in-patients, and lead the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Care Programme Approach review meetings. The appointee will maintain approval as an Approved Clinician and under Section 12 of The MHA 1983 (amended 2007). Involved in out of hours oncall at Rochdale for General Adult Working age patients Maintain Good standards with CPD and Royal College of Psychiatrists requirements. Participate and contribute to Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and supervision trainees. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional clinical qualifications Endorsement in Rehabilitation Psychiatry MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 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 Able to undertake the role as described (with reasonable adjustments made if required) 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 Clinical skills, knowledge and experience Excellence in working extensively in multi-disciplinary teams at ST4-6 or consultant level. 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 Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Experience in PICU/Rehabilitation/Forensic Psychiatry Academic skills and 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 undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards . The checks are: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance . If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme . click apply for full job details
Consultant Psychiatrist in Inpatient care For Older people Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB Salary: £109725.00 to £145478.00 Date posted: 7th July 2025 Closing date: 27th July 2025 Full-timebut part-time/job-share applicants welcome Welcometo Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to invite you to apply for theConsultant Psychiatrist post in Old Age Psychiatry. Meadow view ward is being refurbished tobecome a modern 16 bedded inpatient ward for older people with functionalmental health difficulties. The ward is located at North Devon districtHospital in Barnstaple, North Devon. There are three units forfunctionally ill older people in all three main population centres in Devon -Torbay (Beech Unit), Exeter (Rougemont) and Barnstaple (Meadow View). Olderpeople who need admission for organic problems are admitted to Belvedere Unitin Exeter. There will be junior doctorsupport on the ward for the post holder as well as part time input from afoundation doctor. The post is supported by dedicated admin with private officespace available. For full details about this post, please refer to the Jobdescription. Patient safety and Quality Improvement are keyaspects of the role and training will be provided if required. ProgrammedActivities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management and otherspecial interests. You will take part in on-call rota and otherconsultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave. There is an excellent support from dedicatedmedical staffing department. Main duties of the job The post holder is primarily responsible for a 16 bedded inpatient unit(Meadow View ward). It is one of the three inpatient units for functionally illolder people. The expansive rural nature of Devon means that inpatientresources are often some distance from patients' homes. There are units forfunctionally ill older people in all three main population centres - Torbay(Beech Unit), Exeter (Rougemont) and Barnstaple (Meadow View). This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant,an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of old age or generaladult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply.Experience of working in older adults mental health services is preferable butsupport will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatricspecialties or roles. Approved Clinician status at appointment ispreferable but those who are eligible eg doctors applying from abroad, will besupported to obtain this after the interview. We have excellent IT and full electronic recordacross our services and are in the process of a clinician-led design of our ownclinical record system. A mentor and peer group will be provided. Youwill have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support yourprofessional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medicaladvisory committee and local post-graduate meetings. About us We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attachedto this advert which will provide further information on this role. Person Specification Experience Prior experience working in an Inpatient Mental Health Team. Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Evidence of development of special interest in Inpatient based Psychiatry. Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care. Qualifications Full Registration with the General Medical Council. To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post. Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Other professional qualification CCT in Old Age Management Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers. Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements. Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development. Research Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice. Aptitude for and practical experience of research. Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams. Evidence of new ideas in service delivery. A track record of implementing service initiatives. Teaching and Supervision Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Evidence of additional teaching skills. Experience as a lecturer or supervisor. Experience in Clinical Supervision. Values A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines. A commitment to continuing professional development. A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity. A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies. 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.
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist in Inpatient care For Older people Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB Salary: £109725.00 to £145478.00 Date posted: 7th July 2025 Closing date: 27th July 2025 Full-timebut part-time/job-share applicants welcome Welcometo Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to invite you to apply for theConsultant Psychiatrist post in Old Age Psychiatry. Meadow view ward is being refurbished tobecome a modern 16 bedded inpatient ward for older people with functionalmental health difficulties. The ward is located at North Devon districtHospital in Barnstaple, North Devon. There are three units forfunctionally ill older people in all three main population centres in Devon -Torbay (Beech Unit), Exeter (Rougemont) and Barnstaple (Meadow View). Olderpeople who need admission for organic problems are admitted to Belvedere Unitin Exeter. There will be junior doctorsupport on the ward for the post holder as well as part time input from afoundation doctor. The post is supported by dedicated admin with private officespace available. For full details about this post, please refer to the Jobdescription. Patient safety and Quality Improvement are keyaspects of the role and training will be provided if required. ProgrammedActivities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management and otherspecial interests. You will take part in on-call rota and otherconsultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave. There is an excellent support from dedicatedmedical staffing department. Main duties of the job The post holder is primarily responsible for a 16 bedded inpatient unit(Meadow View ward). It is one of the three inpatient units for functionally illolder people. The expansive rural nature of Devon means that inpatientresources are often some distance from patients' homes. There are units forfunctionally ill older people in all three main population centres - Torbay(Beech Unit), Exeter (Rougemont) and Barnstaple (Meadow View). This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant,an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of old age or generaladult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply.Experience of working in older adults mental health services is preferable butsupport will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatricspecialties or roles. Approved Clinician status at appointment ispreferable but those who are eligible eg doctors applying from abroad, will besupported to obtain this after the interview. We have excellent IT and full electronic recordacross our services and are in the process of a clinician-led design of our ownclinical record system. A mentor and peer group will be provided. Youwill have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support yourprofessional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medicaladvisory committee and local post-graduate meetings. About us We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attachedto this advert which will provide further information on this role. Person Specification Experience Prior experience working in an Inpatient Mental Health Team. Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Evidence of development of special interest in Inpatient based Psychiatry. Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care. Qualifications Full Registration with the General Medical Council. To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post. Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Other professional qualification CCT in Old Age Management Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers. Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements. Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development. Research Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice. Aptitude for and practical experience of research. Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams. Evidence of new ideas in service delivery. A track record of implementing service initiatives. Teaching and Supervision Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Evidence of additional teaching skills. Experience as a lecturer or supervisor. Experience in Clinical Supervision. Values A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines. A commitment to continuing professional development. A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity. A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies. 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.
Job Description Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a long-standing and highly specialised mental health service in the South West, delivering secure care for men and women across a range of settings. This is a varied and rewarding role working across medium and low secure wards, including the potential to focus on Learning Disability if desired. Salary: Up to £165k dependant on experience + £8,400 car allowance + £10,000 bonus Position: Consultant Psychiatrist Hours: 37.5 hours per week Setting: Medium and low secure mental health inpatient service and/or LD Location: Somerset Your key responsibilities will be; • Manage a secure inpatient caseload of 15-20 service users • Undertake assessments, diagnoses, and oversee treatment plans • Lead MDTs and guide on risk management and clinical decisions • Chair CPA meetings and attend tribunal hearings • Supervise and support junior medical colleagues • Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement • Provide second-tier on-call (approx. 1 in 8, phone support only) For this role, we're looking for someone who has; • Full GMC registration and a licence to practice • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification • CCT in Forensic or General Psychiatry (with secure experience) • Section 12(2) and AC approval • Experience working in or with secure mental health services What benefits are on offer; • Competitive salary & car allowance • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off • Enhanced pension & life assurance • Free meals while on duty • Protected CPD and development time • Medical indemnity cover • Wellbeing and EAP services What can Athona offer you? • Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service • Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector • Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding • Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK • A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations • Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals. Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day. If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on or drop an email to
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Job Description Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a long-standing and highly specialised mental health service in the South West, delivering secure care for men and women across a range of settings. This is a varied and rewarding role working across medium and low secure wards, including the potential to focus on Learning Disability if desired. Salary: Up to £165k dependant on experience + £8,400 car allowance + £10,000 bonus Position: Consultant Psychiatrist Hours: 37.5 hours per week Setting: Medium and low secure mental health inpatient service and/or LD Location: Somerset Your key responsibilities will be; • Manage a secure inpatient caseload of 15-20 service users • Undertake assessments, diagnoses, and oversee treatment plans • Lead MDTs and guide on risk management and clinical decisions • Chair CPA meetings and attend tribunal hearings • Supervise and support junior medical colleagues • Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement • Provide second-tier on-call (approx. 1 in 8, phone support only) For this role, we're looking for someone who has; • Full GMC registration and a licence to practice • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification • CCT in Forensic or General Psychiatry (with secure experience) • Section 12(2) and AC approval • Experience working in or with secure mental health services What benefits are on offer; • Competitive salary & car allowance • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off • Enhanced pension & life assurance • Free meals while on duty • Protected CPD and development time • Medical indemnity cover • Wellbeing and EAP services What can Athona offer you? • Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service • Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector • Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding • Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK • A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations • Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals. Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day. If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on or drop an email to
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Sefton, Lancashire
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
Jul 13, 2025
Full time
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
Introduction Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants to help shape mental health care for men and women across different levels of security? Join Wellesley Hospital, a friendly, committed and long established Mental Health Service. Wellesley Hospital provides a range of medium and low secure mental health inpatient services, including male, female, and LD+A wards. Wellesley Hospital is a well-established provider in the South-west Provider Collaborative for secure services. As a Consultant Psychiatrist some of your key responsibilities will include management of complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments for individual needs of service users, and guiding on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. You will have a caseload of approximately 15-20 inpatients depending on the service user cohort and as a result may have a caseload across different wards. You will have the opportunity for career development and you will have access to excellent CPD opportunities, a peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre doctors and study leave funding to support your continuing education and training in line with your goals. Possibility of working in Learning Disability. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be: Taking overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT Attending morning handover. Assessing referrals to determine suitability for admission. Undertaking appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment Participating in ward rounds, clinical audit and quality improvement work. Chairing and overseeing CPA reviews. Leading the implementation of risk assessment and management. Participate in clinical governance and ensure implementation of policies and protocols. Working and liaising with external agencies. Writing and supervising various reports including for the Mental Health Tribunal and Managers' Hearings, and attend hearings. Medical first tier on-call is covered by an external agency. Consultants are expected to take part in second-tier on-call. This is a low intensity on-call at a frequency of approximately 1in7. The post holder will be expected to provide cover for other medical colleagues during leave and other absences and this is reciprocated. To be successful as a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will need: Full GMC registration MRCPsych or equivalent. To be on the Specialty Register for Forensic Psychiatry or General Psychiatry with forensic experience. To be able to lead and work within multi-disciplinary teams. To be in good CPD standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and to have had an appraisal within the last year. AC and Section 12(2) approval. What you will get: Competitive annual salary 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with a 10% pension contribution Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Flexibility to work in clinically led environments There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Introduction Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist who wants to help shape mental health care for men and women across different levels of security? Join Wellesley Hospital, a friendly, committed and long established Mental Health Service. Wellesley Hospital provides a range of medium and low secure mental health inpatient services, including male, female, and LD+A wards. Wellesley Hospital is a well-established provider in the South-west Provider Collaborative for secure services. As a Consultant Psychiatrist some of your key responsibilities will include management of complex cases, formulating care plans and treatments for individual needs of service users, and guiding on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. You will have a caseload of approximately 15-20 inpatients depending on the service user cohort and as a result may have a caseload across different wards. You will have the opportunity for career development and you will have access to excellent CPD opportunities, a peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre doctors and study leave funding to support your continuing education and training in line with your goals. Possibility of working in Learning Disability. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be: Taking overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT Attending morning handover. Assessing referrals to determine suitability for admission. Undertaking appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment Participating in ward rounds, clinical audit and quality improvement work. Chairing and overseeing CPA reviews. Leading the implementation of risk assessment and management. Participate in clinical governance and ensure implementation of policies and protocols. Working and liaising with external agencies. Writing and supervising various reports including for the Mental Health Tribunal and Managers' Hearings, and attend hearings. Medical first tier on-call is covered by an external agency. Consultants are expected to take part in second-tier on-call. This is a low intensity on-call at a frequency of approximately 1in7. The post holder will be expected to provide cover for other medical colleagues during leave and other absences and this is reciprocated. To be successful as a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will need: Full GMC registration MRCPsych or equivalent. To be on the Specialty Register for Forensic Psychiatry or General Psychiatry with forensic experience. To be able to lead and work within multi-disciplinary teams. To be in good CPD standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and to have had an appraisal within the last year. AC and Section 12(2) approval. What you will get: Competitive annual salary 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with a 10% pension contribution Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. Free meals while on duty Employee Assistance Services Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Flexibility to work in clinically led environments There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, Lancashire
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
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
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
Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist in GA Moorland View Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB Salary: £109725.00 to £145478.00 Date posted: 9th July 2025 Closing date: 3rd August 2025 Over the past three years, our trust has been at the forefront oftraining senior non-medical clinicians as Multi-Professional ApprovedClinicians (MPACs) to enhance our multidisciplinary team. The first cohort isnow fully deployed, with qualified MPACs in Exeter, Torbay, and North Devon. AtMoorland View, you'll be supported by a Full-Time Nurse Consultant (MPAC), LizMoakes, alongside a core trainee and a Foundation Year Two doctor. Our trust is currently undergoing a senior workforce review. Aspart of this, we are moving towards having 1.5 Responsible Clinicians perinpatient ward, likely a combination of a consultant psychiatrist and aqualified MPAC. We have recently appointed a new Chief Medical Officer who iscommitted to creating a supportive environment for staff, ensuring we deliverthe best care for our patients. We are eager to discuss how this role can be tailoredto suit you, with opportunities for additional PAs beyond the standard 11 andoptions for remote working. Main duties of the job We are seeking an inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist for MoorlandView, a 16-bed mixed-gender acute ward in Barnstaple, North Devon. Thisposition has become available due to the previous consultant moving to anotherservice within the trust. Moorland View boasts a well-established multidisciplinary team,including a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Assistant Psychologist, OccupationalTherapist, Therapy Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, and Technician, as well asan experienced ward manager. There is access to an Extra Care Area, onsitepatient use gym, art therapy space, and plentiful outside space. Thereare strong connections with the CMHTs, Psychiatric Liaison Service, CrisisResolution Home Treatment Teams, and AMPHs. The ward is co-located with two other wards: Ocean View, an 8-bedintensive inpatient rehabilitation ward, and Meadow View for older adults, bothof which have substantive consultants. Located on the North Devon DistrictHospital site, the wards offer easy access to DGH facilities when needed. Thepost includes a dedicated office and secretarial support. Pleasecontact Victoria Burns interim Clinical Directorfor Urgent and Inpatient Care, for an informal discussion of the role,discussions around developing the post and other opportunitie About us We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities Please refer to the fullJob Description and Person specification attached to this advert which willprovide further information on this role. Person Specification Experience Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Wide clinical experience in adult, older adult psychiatry. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care. Experience in inpatient psychiatry. Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams. Evidence of new ideas in service delivery. A track record of implementing service initiatives. Management Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers. Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements. Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development. Qualifications MBBS (or equivalent). Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice. MRCPsych or equivalent qualification. Included on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion, or included within 6 months of CCT. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Approved Clinician status. Possess a CCT (or equivalence) in adult psychiatry. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field. Has undergone training in educational supervision. Has undergone training in appraisal. Teaching and Supervision Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Other evidence of supporting professional development of others. Evidence of additional teaching skills. Experience as a lecturer or supervisor. Experience in Clinical Supervision. Research Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice. Aptitude for and practical experience of research. Values A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines. A commitment to continuing professional development. A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity. A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies. 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.
Jul 11, 2025
Full time
Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist in GA Moorland View Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB Salary: £109725.00 to £145478.00 Date posted: 9th July 2025 Closing date: 3rd August 2025 Over the past three years, our trust has been at the forefront oftraining senior non-medical clinicians as Multi-Professional ApprovedClinicians (MPACs) to enhance our multidisciplinary team. The first cohort isnow fully deployed, with qualified MPACs in Exeter, Torbay, and North Devon. AtMoorland View, you'll be supported by a Full-Time Nurse Consultant (MPAC), LizMoakes, alongside a core trainee and a Foundation Year Two doctor. Our trust is currently undergoing a senior workforce review. Aspart of this, we are moving towards having 1.5 Responsible Clinicians perinpatient ward, likely a combination of a consultant psychiatrist and aqualified MPAC. We have recently appointed a new Chief Medical Officer who iscommitted to creating a supportive environment for staff, ensuring we deliverthe best care for our patients. We are eager to discuss how this role can be tailoredto suit you, with opportunities for additional PAs beyond the standard 11 andoptions for remote working. Main duties of the job We are seeking an inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist for MoorlandView, a 16-bed mixed-gender acute ward in Barnstaple, North Devon. Thisposition has become available due to the previous consultant moving to anotherservice within the trust. Moorland View boasts a well-established multidisciplinary team,including a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Assistant Psychologist, OccupationalTherapist, Therapy Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, and Technician, as well asan experienced ward manager. There is access to an Extra Care Area, onsitepatient use gym, art therapy space, and plentiful outside space. Thereare strong connections with the CMHTs, Psychiatric Liaison Service, CrisisResolution Home Treatment Teams, and AMPHs. The ward is co-located with two other wards: Ocean View, an 8-bedintensive inpatient rehabilitation ward, and Meadow View for older adults, bothof which have substantive consultants. Located on the North Devon DistrictHospital site, the wards offer easy access to DGH facilities when needed. Thepost includes a dedicated office and secretarial support. Pleasecontact Victoria Burns interim Clinical Directorfor Urgent and Inpatient Care, for an informal discussion of the role,discussions around developing the post and other opportunitie About us We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities Please refer to the fullJob Description and Person specification attached to this advert which willprovide further information on this role. Person Specification Experience Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Wide clinical experience in adult, older adult psychiatry. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance. Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care. Experience in inpatient psychiatry. Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams. Evidence of new ideas in service delivery. A track record of implementing service initiatives. Management Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers. Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements. Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development. Qualifications MBBS (or equivalent). Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice. MRCPsych or equivalent qualification. Included on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion, or included within 6 months of CCT. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Approved Clinician status. Possess a CCT (or equivalence) in adult psychiatry. Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field. Has undergone training in educational supervision. Has undergone training in appraisal. Teaching and Supervision Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Other evidence of supporting professional development of others. Evidence of additional teaching skills. Experience as a lecturer or supervisor. Experience in Clinical Supervision. Research Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice. Aptitude for and practical experience of research. Values A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines. A commitment to continuing professional development. A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working. A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity. A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies. 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.
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, Lancashire
Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients) Consultant Main area: Old Age 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: 09/11/:59 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, which 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 1 x Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist 1 x Psychiatry Higher Trainee Doctor 1-2 x Foundation/GP Trainee/Core Trainee Doctors 1 x Ward Manager 2 x Deputy Managers 1 x Occupational Therapist 1 x 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 & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to the post Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients) Consultant Main area: Old Age 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: 09/11/:59 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, which 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 1 x Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist 1 x Psychiatry Higher Trainee Doctor 1-2 x Foundation/GP Trainee/Core Trainee Doctors 1 x Ward Manager 2 x Deputy Managers 1 x Occupational Therapist 1 x 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 & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to the post Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients Consultant Main area: General Adult Grade: Consultant Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 350-MED-M Site: Broadoak Unit, Broadgreen Hospital Town: Liverpool Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum plus 10% R&R (non contractual) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 29/09/:59 Job overview The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Harrington ward, at the Broadoak Unit in Liverpool. The post is one of three inpatient Consultants at Broadoak Unit. Harrington ward is a female general adult ward, with 17 patients. Work is underway on a state of the art, purpose-built hospital in South Liverpool, which will replace Broadoak unit once completed. The post holder will move to the new unit once complete. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Harrington ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. 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. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Inpatient care for service users is provided by Consultants working within the Acute Care teams at Broadoak Unit, Clock View Hospital, Windsor House, all based in Liverpool, and Hartley Hospital based in Southport. The number of general adult beds across the Trust has temporarily reduced as a result of Covid-19, in order to adhere to social distancing guidance. Broadoak Unit is an adult mental health facility based on Broadgreen Hospital Site, Liverpool. There are 3 acute adult wards namely: Brunswick (mixed ward), Albert (male), and Harrington. All wards across the Trust take admissions, as well as patient transfers. The post holder would be responsible for up to 19 patients on Harrington ward. Harrington ward is a mixed ward with 19 beds pre-Covid. This has been reduced to 17 as a result of Covid. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week to Harrington ward with around 4 discharges. About 25-50 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. 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 within 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 Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent 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 decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients We celebrate diversity and promote 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 take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. 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. 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. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please email . Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients Consultant Main area: General Adult Grade: Consultant Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 350-MED-M Site: Broadoak Unit, Broadgreen Hospital Town: Liverpool Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum plus 10% R&R (non contractual) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 29/09/:59 Job overview The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Harrington ward, at the Broadoak Unit in Liverpool. The post is one of three inpatient Consultants at Broadoak Unit. Harrington ward is a female general adult ward, with 17 patients. Work is underway on a state of the art, purpose-built hospital in South Liverpool, which will replace Broadoak unit once completed. The post holder will move to the new unit once complete. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Harrington ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. 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. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Inpatient care for service users is provided by Consultants working within the Acute Care teams at Broadoak Unit, Clock View Hospital, Windsor House, all based in Liverpool, and Hartley Hospital based in Southport. The number of general adult beds across the Trust has temporarily reduced as a result of Covid-19, in order to adhere to social distancing guidance. Broadoak Unit is an adult mental health facility based on Broadgreen Hospital Site, Liverpool. There are 3 acute adult wards namely: Brunswick (mixed ward), Albert (male), and Harrington. All wards across the Trust take admissions, as well as patient transfers. The post holder would be responsible for up to 19 patients on Harrington ward. Harrington ward is a mixed ward with 19 beds pre-Covid. This has been reduced to 17 as a result of Covid. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week to Harrington ward with around 4 discharges. About 25-50 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. 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 within 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 Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent 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 decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients We celebrate diversity and promote 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 take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. 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. 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. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please email . Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients) Consultant Main area: Old Age 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: 09/11/:59 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 to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Dunes ward and managing their treatment while 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 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, managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act, necessitating a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law. This includes completing relevant mental health act documentation and 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 to foster positive working relationships and morale among ward staff. The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation regarding 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 and take an active part in the clinical work of the team while leading the development of the service. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical 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, including 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 while safely reducing costs. 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, including Health staff and Social services staff. They will be expected to liaise closely with Social Services to ensure safe and timely discharge planning of inpatients and communicate promptly with 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 while such patients await transfer to more suitable inpatient units, if necessary. 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. 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 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 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 contributions 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 Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to the post
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Old Age (Inpatients) Consultant Main area: Old Age 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: 09/11/:59 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 to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Dunes ward and managing their treatment while 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 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, managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act, necessitating a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law. This includes completing relevant mental health act documentation and 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 to foster positive working relationships and morale among ward staff. The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation regarding 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 and take an active part in the clinical work of the team while leading the development of the service. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical 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, including 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 while safely reducing costs. 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, including Health staff and Social services staff. They will be expected to liaise closely with Social Services to ensure safe and timely discharge planning of inpatients and communicate promptly with 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 while such patients await transfer to more suitable inpatient units, if necessary. 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. 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 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 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 contributions 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 Able to plan and deliver teaching and training relevant to the post
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 to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment, 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 detained under the Mental Health Act, requiring a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law, including completing relevant 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 regarding 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 and 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, as well as 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 wards 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 date of interview Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings 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 a 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
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
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 to deliver holistic care by completing assessments of new admissions to Irwell ward and managing their treatment, 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 detained under the Mental Health Act, requiring a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law, including completing relevant 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 regarding 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 and 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, as well as 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 wards 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 date of interview Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings 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 a 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
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients (Dee Ward) The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team at Clock View Hospital, Liverpool. The post is a newly created position due to the reconfiguration of the medical model at Clock View Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for 17 patients on Dee ward, which is a female acute ward. Clock View Hospital is a purpose-built adult mental health facility based in Walton, Liverpool, opened in 2015. It houses 3 acute adult wards: Alt (mixed ward), Dee (female), and Morris (male). Clock View also includes Newton ward, a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and an old age ward, Irwell. The post currently attracts a 10% R&R payment which will be reviewed next year. Main Duties of the Job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for 17 patients on Dee ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews, and multi-professional meetings. Act as the responsible clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Conduct comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers and families. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. About Us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and commissioned for services covering the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services supporting physical and mental health, including mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK offering high secure mental health facilities. We are committed to 'perfect care' - safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient care. We support our staff to excel and work alongside service users, families, and carers to design and develop future services together. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. 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 within 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of a proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the post. Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work and lead a team. Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Participated in continuous professional development. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus 10% R&R payment (non-contractual) and 1% on call.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients (Dee Ward) The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team at Clock View Hospital, Liverpool. The post is a newly created position due to the reconfiguration of the medical model at Clock View Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for 17 patients on Dee ward, which is a female acute ward. Clock View Hospital is a purpose-built adult mental health facility based in Walton, Liverpool, opened in 2015. It houses 3 acute adult wards: Alt (mixed ward), Dee (female), and Morris (male). Clock View also includes Newton ward, a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and an old age ward, Irwell. The post currently attracts a 10% R&R payment which will be reviewed next year. Main Duties of the Job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for 17 patients on Dee ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews, and multi-professional meetings. Act as the responsible clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Conduct comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers and families. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. About Us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and commissioned for services covering the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services supporting physical and mental health, including mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK offering high secure mental health facilities. We are committed to 'perfect care' - safe, effective, timely, equitable, and efficient care. We support our staff to excel and work alongside service users, families, and carers to design and develop future services together. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. 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 within 3 months of appointment. In good standing with GMC regarding warnings and conditions on practice. Transport Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of a proposed alternative. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty. Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to the post. Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work and lead a team. Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Participated in continuous professional development. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year plus 10% R&R payment (non-contractual) and 1% on call.
Site Green Parks House, PRUH Town Kent Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Plus £2162 LW + 1% on-call availability allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 18/02/:59 Job overview We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who will work on Norman ward in Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will provide senior medical cover for 18 acute inpatients admitted to Norman ward and will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for all detained inpatients. The post-holder, along with 2 wte Core Trainees, will be responsible for all clinical work and related administrative work including mental health act work. The post-holder will work closely with the ward manager to deliver high-quality and evidence-based clinical care to inpatients and take a lead on clinical governance, ensuring that the Trust's quality indicators are not breached. Main duties of the job There are three general adult wards based at Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital. These wards, Norman, Betts, and Goddington, admit both informal and detained patients. Norman ward has 18 beds and all wards are mixed sex wards. The inpatient wards at Green Parks House successfully completed the College Research Unit's accreditation programme for inpatient units in 2008. The focus of all the acute wards is on multi-disciplinary team assessment and treatment of mental illness through a range of treatments and collaborative care. Treatment is achieved with high levels of observation and a range of treatment strategies, including pharmacological and psychological approaches, within a safe and secure environment. Working for our organisation At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our services include community health care, care for people with learning disabilities, and mental health services. Oxleas is a great place to work, recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times. Our staff survey results show we are in the Top 5 in England for staff experience amongst similar trusts. "We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it's a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it's a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people's lives." Chief Executive Detailed job description and main responsibilities RC chairs and leads a multidisciplinary review meeting of patients on the ward at least three times a week. Attend clinical governance meetings where the quality of care the ward provides is reviewed at least once a month. Attend the business meeting to support and provide a senior clinical view and perspective on issues affecting the ward. Regular one-on-one meetings with the ward manager. Ensure effective and appropriate use of medical resources within the team. Ensure regular and adequate supervision of trainees and non-training medical staff. Ensure that the views of families and carers are sought when making decisions about patient care and discharge planning. Participate in directorates and sub-directorate meetings to address specific issues affecting the directorate. Ensure that there are no statutory breaches such as allowing sections to lapse. Engage in regular service reviews and developments. Person specification GMC registration Must have full GMC registration. MBBS MBBS or equivalent. Psychiatry experience Must have relevant psychiatry experience. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please ensure you select this on your application form. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Site Green Parks House, PRUH Town Kent Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Plus £2162 LW + 1% on-call availability allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 18/02/:59 Job overview We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who will work on Norman ward in Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will provide senior medical cover for 18 acute inpatients admitted to Norman ward and will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for all detained inpatients. The post-holder, along with 2 wte Core Trainees, will be responsible for all clinical work and related administrative work including mental health act work. The post-holder will work closely with the ward manager to deliver high-quality and evidence-based clinical care to inpatients and take a lead on clinical governance, ensuring that the Trust's quality indicators are not breached. Main duties of the job There are three general adult wards based at Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital. These wards, Norman, Betts, and Goddington, admit both informal and detained patients. Norman ward has 18 beds and all wards are mixed sex wards. The inpatient wards at Green Parks House successfully completed the College Research Unit's accreditation programme for inpatient units in 2008. The focus of all the acute wards is on multi-disciplinary team assessment and treatment of mental illness through a range of treatments and collaborative care. Treatment is achieved with high levels of observation and a range of treatment strategies, including pharmacological and psychological approaches, within a safe and secure environment. Working for our organisation At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our services include community health care, care for people with learning disabilities, and mental health services. Oxleas is a great place to work, recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times. Our staff survey results show we are in the Top 5 in England for staff experience amongst similar trusts. "We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it's a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it's a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people's lives." Chief Executive Detailed job description and main responsibilities RC chairs and leads a multidisciplinary review meeting of patients on the ward at least three times a week. Attend clinical governance meetings where the quality of care the ward provides is reviewed at least once a month. Attend the business meeting to support and provide a senior clinical view and perspective on issues affecting the ward. Regular one-on-one meetings with the ward manager. Ensure effective and appropriate use of medical resources within the team. Ensure regular and adequate supervision of trainees and non-training medical staff. Ensure that the views of families and carers are sought when making decisions about patient care and discharge planning. Participate in directorates and sub-directorate meetings to address specific issues affecting the directorate. Ensure that there are no statutory breaches such as allowing sections to lapse. Engage in regular service reviews and developments. Person specification GMC registration Must have full GMC registration. MBBS MBBS or equivalent. Psychiatry experience Must have relevant psychiatry experience. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please ensure you select this on your application form. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Harrington ward, at the Broadoak Unit in Liverpool. The post is one of three inpatient Consultants at Broadoak Unit. Harrington ward is a female general adult ward, with 17 patients. Work is underway on a state of the art, purpose-built hospital in South Liverpool, which will replace Broadoak unit once completed. The post holder will move to the new unit once complete. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Harrington ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews 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 provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. To provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. 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 (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. Job responsibilities Inpatient care for service users is provided by Consultants working within the Acute Care teams at Broadoak Unit, Clock View Hospital, Windsor House, all based in Liverpool, and Hartley Hospital based in Southport. The number of general adult beds across the Trust has temporarily reduced as a result of Covid-19, in order to adhere to social distancing guidance. Broadoak Unit is an adult mental health facility based on Broadgreen Hospital Site, Liverpool. There are 3 acute adult wards namely: Brunswick (mixed ward), Albert (male), and Harrington. All wards across the Trust take admissions, as well as patient transfers. The post holder would be responsible for up to 19 patients on Harrington ward. Harrington ward is a mixed ward with 19 beds pre-Covid. This has been reduced to 17 as a result of Covid. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week to Harrington ward with around 4 discharges. About 25-50 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. Brunswick ward also has a seclusion room which is used by all of the wards. 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 Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent 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 decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients 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. £99,532 to £131,964 a yearper annum plus 10% R&R (non contractual)
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Harrington ward, at the Broadoak Unit in Liverpool. The post is one of three inpatient Consultants at Broadoak Unit. Harrington ward is a female general adult ward, with 17 patients. Work is underway on a state of the art, purpose-built hospital in South Liverpool, which will replace Broadoak unit once completed. The post holder will move to the new unit once complete. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Harrington ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews 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 provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. To provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. 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 (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. Job responsibilities Inpatient care for service users is provided by Consultants working within the Acute Care teams at Broadoak Unit, Clock View Hospital, Windsor House, all based in Liverpool, and Hartley Hospital based in Southport. The number of general adult beds across the Trust has temporarily reduced as a result of Covid-19, in order to adhere to social distancing guidance. Broadoak Unit is an adult mental health facility based on Broadgreen Hospital Site, Liverpool. There are 3 acute adult wards namely: Brunswick (mixed ward), Albert (male), and Harrington. All wards across the Trust take admissions, as well as patient transfers. The post holder would be responsible for up to 19 patients on Harrington ward. Harrington ward is a mixed ward with 19 beds pre-Covid. This has been reduced to 17 as a result of Covid. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week to Harrington ward with around 4 discharges. About 25-50 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. Brunswick ward also has a seclusion room which is used by all of the wards. 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 Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent 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 decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients 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. £99,532 to £131,964 a yearper annum plus 10% R&R (non contractual)
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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: 09/01/: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 ethnic minorities, 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 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 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, which will invariably mean 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, including completing relevant mental health act documentation and 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 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 and 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 include Health staff and Social services staff. They will be expected to liaise closely with Social Services 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 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 while 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. 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 & Lifelong 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 vacancy earlier than advertised in exceptional circumstances once we have received a high volume of applications. The Trust expects all post holders who require an enhanced DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £13 per year and maintain registration. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Feb 04, 2025
Full time
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: 09/01/: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 ethnic minorities, 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 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 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, which will invariably mean 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, including completing relevant mental health act documentation and 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 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 and 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 include Health staff and Social services staff. They will be expected to liaise closely with Social Services 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 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 while 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. 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 & Lifelong 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 vacancy earlier than advertised in exceptional circumstances once we have received a high volume of applications. The Trust expects all post holders who require an enhanced DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £13 per year and maintain registration. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult In-patients (Austen Ward) The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Austen ward, Hollins Park, Warrington. Austen ward is an all-male general adult ward, with 17 beds. There will be x2 junior doctors for the ward. These may be up to 3 depending on how the training posts are filled in each rotation. The post holder will have clinical supervisor responsibilities for the trainees on the Unit. The post has become vacant because of the previous post holder retiring after 20+ years of service with the Trust. At Mersey Care, we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for all patients on Austen ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. Be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. 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 cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder would be responsible for up to 17 patients on Austen ward. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week with around 3 discharges. About 50-70 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. Clinical Leadership: Participation in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribution to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust. Leading the improvement of the quality of care within the team and contribute to improving quality across the system. Teaching and Training: Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve. Trust-wide teaching arrangements in locality/team. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Mersey Care has specific links with Liverpool Medical School and Edge Hill University Medical School. The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain AC status / Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. Clinical Duties: Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Austen ward, Warrington. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. 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. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the inpatient team. Liaise with families / carers and other stakeholders. Maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, and primary care. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. Training Duties: Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Participation in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Clinical Governance: Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards. Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance. Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments. On Call and cover arrangements: The post holder will be included in the daily consultant on-call rota for Mid Mersey. There is usually always a higher trainee ST4-6 as second on call and a CT first on call during weekday evenings & nights and all-day weekends. On-call availability supplement is 1% - Band B low frequency, low intensity and has been consistently for many years. The rota is currently shared with approximately 20 FTE colleagues. When on-call the consultant is expected to cancel their routine work during normal working hours to prioritise unpredictable / emergency calls. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. Additional clinical qualifications. ELIGIBILITY 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 within 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 license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Excellent 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 decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA AAC. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. 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 undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. 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. Clinical Director for Adult Inpatient services £105,504 to £139,882 a year 10% R&R (non contractual) plus 1% on call.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult In-patients (Austen Ward) The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team on Austen ward, Hollins Park, Warrington. Austen ward is an all-male general adult ward, with 17 beds. There will be x2 junior doctors for the ward. These may be up to 3 depending on how the training posts are filled in each rotation. The post holder will have clinical supervisor responsibilities for the trainees on the Unit. The post has become vacant because of the previous post holder retiring after 20+ years of service with the Trust. At Mersey Care, we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. Main duties of the job Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for all patients on Austen ward. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. Be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the team. Liaise with carers. Maintain effective communication with other services. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. 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 cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Job responsibilities The post holder would be responsible for up to 17 patients on Austen ward. On average there are approximately 4 admissions per week with around 3 discharges. About 50-70 per cent of the admitted patients are detained at any given time and there is on average one Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing each week. Clinical Leadership: Participation in business planning for the locality and, as appropriate, contribution to the broader strategic and planning work of the Trust. Leading the improvement of the quality of care within the team and contribute to improving quality across the system. Teaching and Training: Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve. Trust-wide teaching arrangements in locality/team. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Mersey Care has specific links with Liverpool Medical School and Edge Hill University Medical School. The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain AC status / Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. Clinical Duties: Consultant psychiatrist responsibility for Austen ward, Warrington. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients. Support ward-based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings. 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. Provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings. Provide medical leadership to the inpatient team. Liaise with families / carers and other stakeholders. Maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, and primary care. Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues. Training Duties: Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training. Providing educational supervision of trainees. Participation in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Clinical Governance: Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards. Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance. Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments. On Call and cover arrangements: The post holder will be included in the daily consultant on-call rota for Mid Mersey. There is usually always a higher trainee ST4-6 as second on call and a CT first on call during weekday evenings & nights and all-day weekends. On-call availability supplement is 1% - Band B low frequency, low intensity and has been consistently for many years. The rota is currently shared with approximately 20 FTE colleagues. When on-call the consultant is expected to cancel their routine work during normal working hours to prioritise unpredictable / emergency calls. Please see job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. Additional clinical qualifications. ELIGIBILITY 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 within 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 license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Excellent 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 decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA AAC. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. 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 undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. 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. Clinical Director for Adult Inpatient services £105,504 to £139,882 a year 10% R&R (non contractual) plus 1% on call.
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Site Northwood House Town Kirkby Salary £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & 1% on call. Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/: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 ethnic minorities, 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. Job overview Applications are invited for a 0.6 WTE (6PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Kirkby Community Mental Health Team. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. If successful in your application for this post (6 PAs), you will join a dynamic and dedicated multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality assessment and treatment for adults with psychosis and other severe mental illnesses referred from linked general practices from the Kirkby CMHT coverage. This is an exciting time to be joining adult mental health services with the implementation of a new clinical model that is already yielding improvements in care throughout the pathway, supported by more effective team working with primary care and adult inpatient acute care colleagues. Main duties of the job Consultant Psychiatrist responsibility for Kirkby CMHT. Actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making. Utilise a flexible approach to delivery of clinical care. Supervise and support team members who carry out assessments of patients referred to the team. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients. Support MDT staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional team meetings. Contribute to the development of the service and be actively involved in the critical evaluation of its effectiveness over time. Foster relationships between staff within each organisation. Act as team responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and as required participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM). Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including; inpatient units, other community mental health teams, specialist services and primary care. Liaison with families / carers and other stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with IAPT services and other community mental health teams and primary care. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Take an active part in the clinical work of the team. The post holder will be expected to be part of the allocation procedure within the team and be responsive and flexible to the needs of the team. This forms part of a wider acute care system provided by the Trust and this service performs a crucial coordinating function to ensure that service users experience a smooth journey through the most appropriate care pathway. Work as a medical expert and as responsible clinician for patients subject to the Mental Health Act 2007 which includes patients on Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). Manage a caseload at present of approx. 70-80 complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA), working alongside care coordinators from the Community Mental Health Team. The post holder is also expected to tackle the medico-legal and ethical dilemmas while adhering to legal safeguards. MHA assessments form an important part of the clinical commitments and have to be done as an emergency. There is a Rota for that in the team which includes fellow Consultant, ST doctor and Specialty doctor. The post holder will have junior doctor support and will be expected to provide clinical supervision to any first or second on call doctors when they contact for any advice or support. The post holder will contribute to clinical and medical leadership within the Recovery Team taking a lead role in the development and provision of a safe, effective, evidenced-based, quality service. The post holder will liaise closely with General Practitioners (GPs) and with other services, teams and agencies within the Borough and within the Trust to support effective, collaborative, inter-agency working. Administration time is allocated in the job plan. There is a specialty doctor currently in post to support the postholder. The Post Holder will be supported to develop Educational and Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities for junior trainees. 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 within 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. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty of General Adult 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. Ability to work constructively in and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. 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 and quality improvement programmes. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement; awards, prizes, presentation and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. 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 . click apply for full job details
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Site Northwood House Town Kirkby Salary £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & 1% on call. Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/: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 ethnic minorities, 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. Job overview Applications are invited for a 0.6 WTE (6PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Kirkby Community Mental Health Team. At Mersey Care we are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and delivering the best possible care for the people we serve. Quality, recovery and wellbeing are at the heart of everything that we do. The Trust is focused on driving change and innovation by supporting and enhancing the leadership role of our senior clinicians and this role would offer opportunities for you to lead and develop excellent practice in the field. If successful in your application for this post (6 PAs), you will join a dynamic and dedicated multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality assessment and treatment for adults with psychosis and other severe mental illnesses referred from linked general practices from the Kirkby CMHT coverage. This is an exciting time to be joining adult mental health services with the implementation of a new clinical model that is already yielding improvements in care throughout the pathway, supported by more effective team working with primary care and adult inpatient acute care colleagues. Main duties of the job Consultant Psychiatrist responsibility for Kirkby CMHT. Actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making. Utilise a flexible approach to delivery of clinical care. Supervise and support team members who carry out assessments of patients referred to the team. Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients. Support MDT staff to manage psychiatric emergencies. Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional team meetings. Contribute to the development of the service and be actively involved in the critical evaluation of its effectiveness over time. Foster relationships between staff within each organisation. Act as team responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 and carry out duties in accordance to the code of practice. Carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and as required participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM). Maintain a high level of effective communication and work flexibly and cooperatively with other parts of the service including; inpatient units, other community mental health teams, specialist services and primary care. Liaison with families / carers and other stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with IAPT services and other community mental health teams and primary care. 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Take an active part in the clinical work of the team. The post holder will be expected to be part of the allocation procedure within the team and be responsive and flexible to the needs of the team. This forms part of a wider acute care system provided by the Trust and this service performs a crucial coordinating function to ensure that service users experience a smooth journey through the most appropriate care pathway. Work as a medical expert and as responsible clinician for patients subject to the Mental Health Act 2007 which includes patients on Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). Manage a caseload at present of approx. 70-80 complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA), working alongside care coordinators from the Community Mental Health Team. The post holder is also expected to tackle the medico-legal and ethical dilemmas while adhering to legal safeguards. MHA assessments form an important part of the clinical commitments and have to be done as an emergency. There is a Rota for that in the team which includes fellow Consultant, ST doctor and Specialty doctor. The post holder will have junior doctor support and will be expected to provide clinical supervision to any first or second on call doctors when they contact for any advice or support. The post holder will contribute to clinical and medical leadership within the Recovery Team taking a lead role in the development and provision of a safe, effective, evidenced-based, quality service. The post holder will liaise closely with General Practitioners (GPs) and with other services, teams and agencies within the Borough and within the Trust to support effective, collaborative, inter-agency working. Administration time is allocated in the job plan. There is a specialty doctor currently in post to support the postholder. The Post Holder will be supported to develop Educational and Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities for junior trainees. 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 within 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. Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty of General Adult 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. Ability to work constructively in and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. 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 and quality improvement programmes. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement; awards, prizes, presentation and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients. 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 . click apply for full job details
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist (Community Forensic Learning Disabilities) Consultant Main area Community Forensic Learning Disabilities Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week (PAs- 6, SPA- 1.5, DCC- 4.5) Job ref 350-MED Site Hollins Park House, Hollins Park Hospital Town Warrington Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, pro rata plus 10% R&R (non contractual) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/: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 ethnic minorities, 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 Consultant Psychiatrist with the Specialist Community Forensic Team: As a Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care by providing a comprehensive psychiatric service to people with a Learning Disability and Forensic needs in Cheshire and Merseyside. The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Approved Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. Working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will carry out Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician duties. Main duties of the job Fulfilling the Community Responsible Clinician responsibility for patients accepted into the service will be a major component of this post. The post holder will have a flexible job plan to provide outpatient or community clinics and home visits. There are no inpatient duties associated with the post. The Consultant will undertake statutory responsibilities under the MHA, MCA and DoLS and Consent to Treatment. The Consultant will provide direct clinical work including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders. They will participate in regular MDT meetings, CPA reviews, MAPPA, safeguarding, risk reviews and providing clinical leadership and Responsible Clinician role. The role will include outpatient or community clinics, emergency home visits, liaising with forensic support services, attending professional meetings and any other activities involved in delivery of clinical care to the forensic learning disability and or autistic spectrum disorder patients. 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 Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is a newly commissioned service based at Hollins Park House in Warrington. This service is for patients with a learning disability and or autism with a forensic need, and serves the community in Merseyside and Cheshire. The SCFT provides preventative, reactive and evidence-based interventions through a combination of specialist risk assessments and management, face-to-face therapeutic interventions and support, as well as support, training and consultancy to other services to meet the needs of this group. A core element of this provision is the facilitation of smooth and effective discharge from secure and other inpatient settings. Work collaboratively with in-patient services to reduce length of stay Support step down and recovery in the community Apply a proactive risk management approach to enable service users to fulfil their individual potential and achieve their goals Apply specialist forensic skills and knowledge to prevent admission and re-admission, including the role of Clinical Supervisor when supporting people who are Conditionally Discharged Delivery of offence specific therapeutic interventions Ensure robust multi-agency involvement to ensure public/community safety The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician / Responsible Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Responsible Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. This post will require close working with Cheshire and Merseyside Learning Disability services and Mersey Care Forensic LD services. This role is for 6 sessions per week. The candidate will be expected to hold a full GMC registration. MRCPsych qualification is desirable. Candidates who are included in the Specialist Register through Article 14 would be welcome to apply. Trainees in Learning Disability or Forensic Psychiatry who are eligible to commence work as a Consultant Psychiatrist would also be welcome. The applicant must be approved under Section 12(2) of The Mental Health Act 1983 and must have Approved Clinician status. The post holder will have flexibility of starting in gradually increasing number of activities which can be discussed with the Clinical Director for LD&A Services. Person specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of Appointment. Section 12 approval. In possession of Approved Clinical Status. Post holder to maintain AC approval. MRCPsych or equivalent. Eligible for inclusion in Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT. Relevant Higher Degree or other additional clinical qualifications. CCT in Psychiatry Experience Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disability and or autism. Treating individuals with forensic needs. Personal Skills To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Approachable and compassionate personality with good listening skills. Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills. Flexible and tolerant. Relaxed when dealing with teams under pressure. Motivational skills. Knowledge Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, Transforming Care policy and legislation. An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and importance in patient care. 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. Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. 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. Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning Ability to work Constructively and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Participated in continuous professional development click apply for full job details
Jan 26, 2025
Full time
Consultant Psychiatrist (Community Forensic Learning Disabilities) Consultant Main area Community Forensic Learning Disabilities Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week (PAs- 6, SPA- 1.5, DCC- 4.5) Job ref 350-MED Site Hollins Park House, Hollins Park Hospital Town Warrington Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, pro rata plus 10% R&R (non contractual) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/: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 ethnic minorities, 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 Consultant Psychiatrist with the Specialist Community Forensic Team: As a Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician, you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care by providing a comprehensive psychiatric service to people with a Learning Disability and Forensic needs in Cheshire and Merseyside. The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Approved Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. Working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will carry out Consultant Psychiatrist and Approved Clinician duties. Main duties of the job Fulfilling the Community Responsible Clinician responsibility for patients accepted into the service will be a major component of this post. The post holder will have a flexible job plan to provide outpatient or community clinics and home visits. There are no inpatient duties associated with the post. The Consultant will undertake statutory responsibilities under the MHA, MCA and DoLS and Consent to Treatment. The Consultant will provide direct clinical work including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders. They will participate in regular MDT meetings, CPA reviews, MAPPA, safeguarding, risk reviews and providing clinical leadership and Responsible Clinician role. The role will include outpatient or community clinics, emergency home visits, liaising with forensic support services, attending professional meetings and any other activities involved in delivery of clinical care to the forensic learning disability and or autistic spectrum disorder patients. 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 Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT) is a newly commissioned service based at Hollins Park House in Warrington. This service is for patients with a learning disability and or autism with a forensic need, and serves the community in Merseyside and Cheshire. The SCFT provides preventative, reactive and evidence-based interventions through a combination of specialist risk assessments and management, face-to-face therapeutic interventions and support, as well as support, training and consultancy to other services to meet the needs of this group. A core element of this provision is the facilitation of smooth and effective discharge from secure and other inpatient settings. Work collaboratively with in-patient services to reduce length of stay Support step down and recovery in the community Apply a proactive risk management approach to enable service users to fulfil their individual potential and achieve their goals Apply specialist forensic skills and knowledge to prevent admission and re-admission, including the role of Clinical Supervisor when supporting people who are Conditionally Discharged Delivery of offence specific therapeutic interventions Ensure robust multi-agency involvement to ensure public/community safety The psychiatry role includes Approved Clinician / Responsible Clinician provision where a person is subject to Conditional Discharge or a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act or where there is an identified need. This is anticipated to equate to a case load of approximately 20 people. The Responsible Clinician will be required to have prescriber function as well for the team besides offering specialist assessment (including risk assessments) and management of patients on their caseload. This post will require close working with Cheshire and Merseyside Learning Disability services and Mersey Care Forensic LD services. This role is for 6 sessions per week. The candidate will be expected to hold a full GMC registration. MRCPsych qualification is desirable. Candidates who are included in the Specialist Register through Article 14 would be welcome to apply. Trainees in Learning Disability or Forensic Psychiatry who are eligible to commence work as a Consultant Psychiatrist would also be welcome. The applicant must be approved under Section 12(2) of The Mental Health Act 1983 and must have Approved Clinician status. The post holder will have flexibility of starting in gradually increasing number of activities which can be discussed with the Clinical Director for LD&A Services. Person specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of Appointment. Section 12 approval. In possession of Approved Clinical Status. Post holder to maintain AC approval. MRCPsych or equivalent. Eligible for inclusion in Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT. Relevant Higher Degree or other additional clinical qualifications. CCT in Psychiatry Experience Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating individuals with learning disability and or autism. Treating individuals with forensic needs. Personal Skills To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work. Ability to appraise own performance as a consultant. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Approachable and compassionate personality with good listening skills. Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills. Flexible and tolerant. Relaxed when dealing with teams under pressure. Motivational skills. Knowledge Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, Transforming Care policy and legislation. An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and importance in patient care. 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. Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. 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. Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning Ability to work Constructively and to lead a multidisciplinary team. Participated in continuous professional development click apply for full job details
St Andrews Healthcare
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Job details Posting date: 31 December 2021 Salary: £47,000 per year Additional salary information: From 47k depending on experience Hours: Full time Closing date: 29 January 2022 Location: Northampton, Midlands, NN1 5DG Company: St Andrews Healthcare Job type: Permanent Job reference: Summary PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST LOW SECURE SPECIALIST REHABILITATION DIVISION DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY TEAM Career Level C - Manager / Expert (NHS Band 8b) SALARY: dependant on experience HOURS: FULL-TIME (PART-TIME OPTIONS AVAILABLE) You can achieve more at St Andrew's Healthcare St Andrew's is the UK's largest mental health charity and a unique provider of specialist care in mental health and learning disability. We aspire to deliver truly world class, holistic services within our outstanding, modern facilities. Our independence means we can always put patients' interests at the heart of decision making, while re-investing surpluses in frontline services. Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day. As a result of changes within our services a post has arisen for a Principal Psychologist to work within the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy team for women with difficulties that benefit from this evidence based intervention. The successful applicant will be joining a well-established psychology department which offers professional support and a wide range of expertise. In addition, the DBT team includes nurses, psychiatrists, occupational therapists and social workers who deliver DBT as therapists. We would like to recruit a Principal Forensic or Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in working with people with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy within an inpatient setting. We would encourage people to apply who are confident in their skills and who are looking to further develop to become an accredited DBT therapist with the Society for DBT (if not already). You will need to be a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist with demonstrated experience of working within an inpatient setting. You will also have a desire to apply your skills and expertise by providing clinical and risk assessments for our patients, collaboratively develop formulations, plan and sequence psychological interventions and consult with the wider clinical team to enable patients to progress to the least restrictive environments. Psychology is highly valued within the service and is embedded within a multi-disciplinary approach. We are seeking keen team players who adopt a person-centred approach to care, and a recovery focus towards rehabilitation practices aiming to optimise each individual's progress through treatment. We will provide training and supervision including progress for accreditation in DBT. You will be able to access excellent opportunities for continuing professional development including engagement with our academic centre and research teams; attendance at our weekly CPD events that are delivered by a range of internal and external experts in their field; and will join a large network of experienced clinicians working across our inpatient and community services. As a CQC regulated provider of healthcare, from 1 April 2022 we will be required to ensure that all of our workforce have had both first and second COVID-19 vaccinations (except for those who can demonstrate they are medically exempt). If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact DrVictoria Taylor(Lead Consultant Psychologist) or James Farrelly (Senior Recruiter) on or Closing Date: Sunday 16th January 2022 Interview Date: 31st January 2022
Jan 23, 2022
Full time
Job details Posting date: 31 December 2021 Salary: £47,000 per year Additional salary information: From 47k depending on experience Hours: Full time Closing date: 29 January 2022 Location: Northampton, Midlands, NN1 5DG Company: St Andrews Healthcare Job type: Permanent Job reference: Summary PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST LOW SECURE SPECIALIST REHABILITATION DIVISION DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY TEAM Career Level C - Manager / Expert (NHS Band 8b) SALARY: dependant on experience HOURS: FULL-TIME (PART-TIME OPTIONS AVAILABLE) You can achieve more at St Andrew's Healthcare St Andrew's is the UK's largest mental health charity and a unique provider of specialist care in mental health and learning disability. We aspire to deliver truly world class, holistic services within our outstanding, modern facilities. Our independence means we can always put patients' interests at the heart of decision making, while re-investing surpluses in frontline services. Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day. As a result of changes within our services a post has arisen for a Principal Psychologist to work within the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy team for women with difficulties that benefit from this evidence based intervention. The successful applicant will be joining a well-established psychology department which offers professional support and a wide range of expertise. In addition, the DBT team includes nurses, psychiatrists, occupational therapists and social workers who deliver DBT as therapists. We would like to recruit a Principal Forensic or Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in working with people with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy within an inpatient setting. We would encourage people to apply who are confident in their skills and who are looking to further develop to become an accredited DBT therapist with the Society for DBT (if not already). You will need to be a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist with demonstrated experience of working within an inpatient setting. You will also have a desire to apply your skills and expertise by providing clinical and risk assessments for our patients, collaboratively develop formulations, plan and sequence psychological interventions and consult with the wider clinical team to enable patients to progress to the least restrictive environments. Psychology is highly valued within the service and is embedded within a multi-disciplinary approach. We are seeking keen team players who adopt a person-centred approach to care, and a recovery focus towards rehabilitation practices aiming to optimise each individual's progress through treatment. We will provide training and supervision including progress for accreditation in DBT. You will be able to access excellent opportunities for continuing professional development including engagement with our academic centre and research teams; attendance at our weekly CPD events that are delivered by a range of internal and external experts in their field; and will join a large network of experienced clinicians working across our inpatient and community services. As a CQC regulated provider of healthcare, from 1 April 2022 we will be required to ensure that all of our workforce have had both first and second COVID-19 vaccinations (except for those who can demonstrate they are medically exempt). If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact DrVictoria Taylor(Lead Consultant Psychologist) or James Farrelly (Senior Recruiter) on or Closing Date: Sunday 16th January 2022 Interview Date: 31st January 2022