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Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Consultant 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 The Alders / Knowsley Resource & Recovery Centre, Whiston Hospital Site Town Warrington / Prescot Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and on call supplement Salary period Yearly Closing 01/08/: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 Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care to children and young people? We are looking for a dedicated and experiencedConsultant Psychiatristto join our dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you will: Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a skilled multidisciplinary team. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored management plans for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment to ensure holistic and coordinated care. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You will be part of a highly motivated team committed to delivering outstanding care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. If you are a compassionate, forward-thinking clinician who thrives in a collaborative setting, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with a full multidisciplinary team, currently consisting of Team Manager, Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (Band 7), CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, Senior CAMHS Practitioners (Band 6), CAMHS Practitioners, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, and STR workers. The service looks after children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years old in crisis with mental and behavioural disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, psychotic illness, etc) and risk issues and other co-morbidities such as eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, ASD seen in similar patient population. The post holder will get involved in delivering high quality care through two main arms namely the brief intervention pathway and home treatment pathway. The brief intervention pathway aims to intervene during mental health crisis for a up to two weeks following which onward referrals to local Tier 3 services, getting Tiers 1 & 2 services involved or stepping down to primary care could be considered depending on the mental health needs of the CYP. The home treatment pathway engages CYP up to 12 weeks duration during which intensive community based treatment including admission avoidance (to Tier 4 services) will be the mainstay of intervention. The post holder will get ample opportunities to promote and enhance links with the local services (from Tiers 1 to 4). 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 post holder will be expected to agree a job plan with the Clinical Director, CAMHS on taking up the post. There will be opportunity candidate to be involved in some academic and research interests. The 10 programmed activity job plan will include: •Out-patient reviews, leadership, supervision to team staff and contributing to MDT meetings •Support to trainees •Undertaking mental health act assessments •Administration, audit, research and QI projects as appropriate •Attendance at Continuing Professional Development meeting and mandatory training events. The post holder will be expected to support and work with team colleagues and as well as supporting and teaching medical student and occasional teaching to other professionals on the team. There is an expectation to attend and contribute to the post-graduate teaching for trainees on Tuesday morning 2. Clinical governance and quality assurance The post holder is expected to participate in Trust clinical governance and is responsible for ensuring that standards are adhered to in their team, through regular clinical audit. Service evaluation and patient feedback should be a regular part of the team's duties in order to plan for future service development. 3. Quality improvement The postholder will work with team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning. They will utilise a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology. The postholder will empower their teams to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission. They will also promote awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior doctors as agreed with consultant colleagues and the clinical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. •To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, including recording clinical activity accurately and comprehensively •To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. •To participate in annual appraisal for consultant psychiatrist. •To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. •To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. •To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. •To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education. 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 In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the post Valid UK driving license Clinical Skills, Knowledge and 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 . click apply for full job details

Go back South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist - F.I.N.D. The closing date is 27 July 2025 Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant within our Forensics team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the newly developed Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) Community Team in South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust. The Forensic service sits within the Specialist Service Line of the Trust and is a provider within the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) Forensic Provider Collaborative (PC). The SLP Forensic PC's overarching goals centre on bringing care closer to home, improving patient pathways and outcomes by delivering excellent care in better environments. The SLP has a track record of delivering highly effective, clinically informed service developments across the Pathways within the Forensic PC. The post holder will be joining a skilled, motivated and innovative multidisciplinary team committed to continual learning and development and will be offered excellent CPD opportunities. This is a less than full time role comprising 5 Programmed Activities. As a Trust we are proud to offer agile and flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 9am to 5pm, giving you the very best of good work life balance. Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide medical leadership to the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (FIND) Community Team in South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. The FIND Community Team works with adults with a diagnosis of a Learning Disability and/or Autism who also experience co-morbid mental illness alongside offending behaviours which have brought them into contact with Forensic services. The development of the FIND Community Team is part of a series of initiatives for this patient cohort, namely the opening of Oak Low Secure Unit on the Springfield site which facilitates the repatriation of out of area patients to South London and the development of the LDA community step down service with Local Authority and ICB partners to allow the development of a pathway into the community for these patients with the provision of supported housing with wrap around clinical support. The FIND Team will provide community treatment and care coordination, including social and clinical supervision of restricted cases in the community (under Section 42 of the Mental Health Act 1983) and the Consultant will carry overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, treatment and rehabilitation focused care delivered by the Team in the community. About us We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Job responsibilities Medical leadership, working in the multi-disciplinary team and working closely with, and providing cross-cover to other Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists. Overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, medication management and the recovery focused care delivered by the Team Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working with social care, statutory and voluntary and third sector partners. Ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient and safe, recovery focused mental health care. Engagement in gatekeeping assessments of referrals Please see attached JDPS for the detailed information Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS: Primary Medical degree. Full GMC registration. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic or Learning Disability Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT. Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act Approved Clinician status as well as S12 approval. Qualifications in change management and service development skills KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE: Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme. A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for intellectual disabilities and autism, risk assessment and risk management, interface with the Criminal Justice system and forensic inpatient settings. Knowledge and experience of the ICETR process. Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities. Experience of service planning and development Experience of working with third sector partners RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS: Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination Publication in a peer reviewed journal 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. South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowance pro rata

Introduction As a Consultant, you'll know what it means to lead a team. To always strive for better. This is a great opportunity to join an established medical team at Gateway Recovery Centre and make a real difference to men and women who have enduring mental health problems. Gateway Recovery Centre has 72 beds spread across 6 wards. There are 2 wards providing a level 2 rehabilitation service for women with high support needs. Another ward is an acute psychiatric ward for women. The other 3 wards provide care to men in specialist rehabilitation unit with ASD (Cedar ward), low secure ward (Dove ward) and a rehabilitation ward for older men with complex mental health needs and physical health comorbidities (Ash Ward). 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. The team consists currently of 4.5 consultants, and you will deliver clinical care to a dedicated caseload. You will be supported by a practice nurse and an enhanced GP service to meet patients' physical healthcare needs. You will have support from a dedicated supervisor and a medical secretary team. Specialty doctor cover is available for the acute ward. As a valued staff member, you will have excellent CPD and professional development opportunities. You will work 37.5 hours a week, in a clinically rewarding environment and receive a highly competitive salary, along with a competitive pension scheme and a number of other benefits. Key Responsibilities of the Consultant Psychiatrist include: Providing RC and consultant psychiatrist input to inpatients in specialist rehabilitation services or acute psychiatric ward Option to work full time or part time depending on your preference 1 w.t.e post holder will carry a caseload of 16 - 18 inpatients depending on the acuity of the service). SAS doctor cover is available for the acute service Participation in a low frequency second- on-call rota for the region Assessing new referrals to ensure that the service meets the needs of those who are admitted. Providing leadership to the clinical team and contributing to clinical governance and service development Maintaining good relationships with external agencies such as community teams and commissioning bodies. Contributing to the training and education To be successful as an applicant you'll need: To hold MRCPsych or equivalent CCT in general adult psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of LD or medical psychotherapy is preferred. We will consider experienced candidates who are not on the specialist register but have AC status. Full GMC registration and to have had an appraisal within the 12 months. Section 12 (2) approval and AC status Experience of working within an MDT in providing care for patients with complex needs To be innovative, motivated, and passionate To have a good team ethos For more information, please contact Dr Sindhu Ashim, Medical Director, email: ; t: What you will get Competitive annual salary £8,400 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Flexible working Medical indemnity cover 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 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.

Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Intensive Care Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF Salary: £105504.00 to £139882.00 Date posted: 11th June 2025 Closing date: 3rd July 2025 Join a Dynamic Team at our Junipers (the PICU)! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a recently QNPICU accreditedPsychiatric Intensive Care Unit. TheJunipers was opened in 2019 following an extensive design collaboration by expertsby experience, clinicians and architects and the building of a light andspacious purpose-built unit. The unit has a well-established multidisciplinaryteam (MDT) who pride themselves on delivering high quality multidisciplinary interventionswhen people are at their most unwell. The Junipers is on a campus site in the city of Exeter in the heart ofDevon, you will enjoy close access to beautiful beaches, the moors, and countryliving under 3 hours by rail from London. Our Team: The successful candidate will join B7 Clinical Team Lead B7 Practice lead B6 Charge Nurses B5 Registered Mental Nurses (RMN) Occupational Therapy Team Clinical Psychologist What Were Looking For: We areseeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist orConsultant Nurse with Approved Clinician status who is eager to take a leadingclinical role in our inpatient mental health services. You will be part of adeveloping cross-agency, cross-team response to the evolving mental healthneeds of our community. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to embrace arewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! Main duties of the job The Junipers is a vital part of the Urgent and Inpatient Care system inDevon providing intensive care step up from acute wards across Devonpartnership Trust and neighbouring provider Livewell Southwest. Our Collaborative Network: We prideourselves on our strong working relationships with supportive colleagues inPsychiatric Liaison, the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service,and adjacent wards for acute care, perinatal and rehabilitation. The Senior Clinicians join a local supportivepeer group, can attend a weekly academic programme and have opportunities toextend their teaching and supervision experience. Join us at The Jasmine Unit, where we are dedicated to providingexceptional mental health care in a supportive and enriching environment. We are recruiting to our PICU service for a consultantapproved clinician, this opportunity is open to both Consultant psychiatristand non-medical Approved clinician and we would welcome interest from either. 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 attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Person Specification Aptitudes and Values Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams. 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. Experience Prior experience working in a 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 Psychiatry. Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care. Teaching and Supervision Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates. Evidence of additional teaching skills. Experience as a lecturer or supervisor. Experience in Clinical Supervision. 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 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 (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT). Research Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice. Aptitude for and practical experience of research. 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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