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Consultant Psychiatrist - Anfield/Norris Green CMHT The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join Norris Green CMHT based at Falklands Approach, L11. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the previous substantive post holder retiring. This post is one of three CMHT general adult consultant psychiatrist posts (the other 2 are also 1 WTE each) within Norris Green hub. Norris Green Hub serves a catchment area of around 120,000, covering the Mid to North areas of Liverpool for adults of working age. The current post encompasses the Anfield catchment areas. This is a demographically mixed area overall, but with some areas of social deprivation and also some drug and alcohol-related difficulties in an urban environment. The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients. The staff at Norris Green Hub are organised in three distinct CMHTs. This CMHT consists of: 1 whole time equivalent (WTE) consultant psychiatrist (this post) 1 WTE higher/core Psychiatric Trainee. 5 WTE dedicated medical secretary, Band 4 and a full-time band 3 shared with the other 2 teams. 1 Band 7 team leader 5 WTE community psychiatric nurses (band 6 and band 5) 7 WTE social workers shared between the 3 teams 1 WTE senior occupational therapist, Band 6 shared between the 3 teams 4 WTE support time and recovery workers, Band 3 shared between the 3 teams Input from the Hub Lithium Clinic and Health and Well-being Clinic. Main duties of the job Undertaking referrals from inpatient services, A&E and the access team. CPA reviews Supervise new to service assessments as required Undertake very complex/high risk new to service assessments Manage a caseload at present of approximately 55 more complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA) relatively unchanged. 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 In addition to details above: As of the 1st June 2021 we employ over 11,000 staff which makes us one of the largest health care employers in the North West. We provide in-patient facilities for approx. 1,000 patients and this includes one of only 5 in-patient addiction services in the country. Community support is at the heart of our organisation and we provide the biggest IAPT services in the NHS. Since 2012 we have undertaken over 5000 social prescriptions. We service 6 local authorities including Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Halton and Warrington. We are one of three providers of High secures services and the largest provider of specialist forensic learning disability services. With a turnover of over 573m we serve a population of over 11m people in the North West and beyond. Mersey Care CMHT Transformation Community Excellence Plan Mersey Care Community services are in an evolving position to align and deliver on the principles of the Community Mental Health Framework through our Community Excellence Program. The Trust is an early implementer site, having won one of the competitive bids awarded by NHS England transformation funds and has already launched the Step Forward service an enhanced psychological intervention service for those individuals with complex needs who require a more intensive structured psychological intervention ensuring that evidence-based psychological interventions are delivered in a timely manner to those who need them most. The aim of the community model is to deliver a whole population approach that is integrated and maximises on the work at the interface between Primary and Secondary care. We have already established these working models in parts of our service which have demonstrated great success in managing both the demand and the need for services at local level by working collaboratively with primary care and other partners. This work results in a reduction of up to 40% of our referrals and has maximised the opportunities for working collaboratively alongside our GP colleagues with those individuals who may experience mental health needs but who do not require to be on the CMHT caseload, consequently caseload sizes are reducing significantly in sites where this work has already been implemented. Community Mental Health Teams will be aligned to the Primary Care Networks and Integrated Care Teams we will work with smaller secondary care caseloads, utilising structured interventions but will have an active role in delivering a population-based approach. The opportunities for Consultants will be to have a varied experience in their post, in work that is dynamic and which will require leadership to engage and work with partners across the boundary of primary and secondary care. Providing care that is consultant-led but delivered as part of a multidisciplinary team and maximising on the assets. Appraisal and job planning Trust commitment to implementation of annual consultant appraisal, outlined in the NHS Executive Advance Letters (MD) 6/00 and (MD) 5/01. Trust process, including linkage to job planning. Trust processes to support appraisal, links to revalidation; named Responsible Officer. Details of any Consultant Induction Programme and mentoring scheme/arrangements. Teaching and training Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve these. Trust-wide teaching. Teaching arrangements in locality/team. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching. Participation in the training of other disciplines. Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Research Synopsis of R&D department; trust research strategy, link with clinical research networks and university as applicable. Support facilities. Specific research and development responsibilities expected of the post holder. Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician approval The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching. Participation in the training of other disciplines. Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Clinical governance and quality assurance Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards. Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance processes. Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments. Quality improvement Leads and manages a team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology. Empowers the team to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission. Promotes awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department. 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 consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval . click apply for full job details

Consultant Psychiatrist - Anfield/Norris Green CMHT Consultant Main area: Community Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 350-MED-N Site: Norris Green Hub Town: Liverpool Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and 1% on call Salary period: Yearly Closing: 15/01/: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. The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join Norris Green CMHT based at Falklands Approach, L11. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the previous substantive post holder retiring. This post is one of three CMHT general adult consultant psychiatrist posts (the other 2 are also 1 WTE each) within Norris Green hub. Norris Green Hub serves a catchment area of around 120,000, covering the Mid to North areas of Liverpool for adults of working age. The current post encompasses the Anfield catchment areas. This is a demographically mixed area overall, but with some areas of social deprivation and also some drug and alcohol-related difficulties in an urban environment. The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients. The staff at Norris Green Hub are organized in three distinct CMHTs. This CMHT consists of: 1 whole time equivalent (WTE) consultant psychiatrist (this post) 1 WTE higher/core Psychiatric Trainee. 5 WTE dedicated medical secretary, Band 4 and a full-time band 3 shared with the other 2 teams. 1 Band 7 team leader 5 WTE community psychiatric nurses (band 6 and band 5) 7 WTE social workers shared between the 3 teams 1 WTE senior occupational therapist, Band 6 shared between the 3 teams 4 WTE support time and recovery workers, Band 3 shared between the 3 teams Input from the Hub Lithium Clinic and Health and Well-being Clinic. Main duties of the job Undertaking referrals from inpatient services, A&E and the access team. CPA reviews Supervise new to service assessments as required Undertake very complex/high risk new to service assessments Manage a caseload at present of approximately 55 more complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA) relatively unchanged. 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 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 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. 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Consultant Psychiatrist - Norris Green CMHT Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist inpatient and community mental health, learning disabilities, addiction services and acquired brain injury services for the people of Liverpool, Sefton and Kirkby, Merseyside. Applications are invited for a full-time (10 PAs + 1 additional programmed activity) Consultant Psychiatrist to join Norris Green Community Mental Health Team for adults of working age. Main duties of the job 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. Mersey Care NHS FT is an innovative well-led Trust, with an aspiration of Perfect Care for all of its service users, delivered through a supportive "Just Culture" environment for staff. For Consultant Psychiatrists, it offers excellent opportunities for professional development, research and medical management roles. Job responsibilities The Division operates a total of 18 adult Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) based in 7 community hub sites across the North Mersey footprint. All adult CMHTs operate within a functional model meaning that post holders work with community patients only and are not required to maintain responsibility for inpatients, which instead come under the care of the Inpatient Consultants. There is an adult Single Point of Access (SPA) Team with its own dedicated Consultant and multidisciplinary team, which triages all referrals into the service. Only those referrals deemed appropriate for CMHT input following assessment are passed on to the adult CMHTs. 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 with respect to warning and conditions on practice. 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. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA. Ability to work constructively in and to lead a multidisciplinary team. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and on call.

Oxleas House, Stadium Rd, London SE18 4QH 10 PA's / 40 hours per week. Permanent. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust as a valued Consultant based at Oxleas House, providing medical input into the Home Treatment Team in Greenwich. Main duties of the job The home treatment team is a busy multidisciplinary service providing acute treatment to adult patients with a range of mental health diagnoses and psychosocial stressors across the borough of Greenwich. There is an additional home treatment team that will cover older adults over the age of 65, but the three boroughs for the Trust; Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich general adult mental health HTTs support this. With this in mind, there may at times be patients on the general adult HTT workload who will be >65 years of age. The caseload size varies and is not capped; please refer to the Job Description with details on the referrals made to the team for the last few months. Greenwich HTT, as part of Trust acute and crisis service line, will work in close liaison with Bromley and Bexley HTTs. The post-holder will work with other members of the MDT including, but not limited to, nursing, social workers, and psychologists who will work together to monitor individuals' safety, providing a range of interventions and working closely with families and carers. The team works closely with the other wards based at Oxleas House; Shrewsbury, Avery, and The TARN, and will be involved in the bed-management programme for the unit helping to facilitate discharges and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by working closely with community teams. About us 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 wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities, and mental health services such as psychiatry, nursing, and therapies. Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London 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." Job responsibilities To manage, appraise, and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and to submit this promptly to the informatics team. To participate in service and business planning activity for the team and as appropriate for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. Person Specification Qualifications MBBS or equivalent Registration Registered with GMC Experience Experience in General Adult Psychiatry 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 + £2,162 London Weighting + 1% On-Call Availability Allowance

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward) Consultant Main area: Older Adults Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 350-MED-D Site: Clock View Hospital Town: Liverpool Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% R&R (non contractual) & 1% on call Salary period: Yearly Closing: 26/01/: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 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 and ensuring safe discharges back to the community. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments and formulating treatment plans for service users admitted to Irwell ward from the community. Irwell ward is a 17-bedded functional older adult complex care ward at Clock View Hospital. As a substantive Old Age Psychiatry Consultant on Irwell ward, you will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, acute hospital medical specialties, and Primary Care. You will be the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, managing patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act, requiring a sound knowledge of Mental Health Act law. The post holder will lead the multidisciplinary team at Irwell ward in a supportive manner to foster positive working relationships. The post holder will complete ward rounds throughout the week and provide clear communication and documentation in relation to assessment outcomes and management plans. They will also be expected to provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Irwell ward, taking 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 and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce costs as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Detailed job description and main 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. Irwell ward's catchment area covers Liverpool and South Sefton. There are two dementia inpatient units in the Trust: Fern ward at Leigh Moss Hospital in Liverpool and Kingsley ward at Hollins Park Hospital in Winwick, Warrington. At Clock View Hospital, there are a total of six inpatient wards - Alt ward, Dee ward, Irwell ward, Morris ward, Newton ward, and Prenton ward. Prenton ward is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and apart from Irwell ward, the others are for adults of working age. In addition to the inpatient units, there is a Community Mental Health Team, Psychology, and urgent response mental health teams based at Clock View Hospital. Currently, there is a long-standing locum Consultant, Dr Sumanth Kumar, who is the Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist for Irwell ward. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and management of all service users admitted to Irwell ward, as well as supervision of trainee doctors assigned to the ward. There will be a need to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team caring for the service users on the ward including the ward Manager, Nursing staff, Healthcare Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and the Community Mental Health Teams. Discharge planning for inpatients is completed during ward rounds, and there is close liaison with the relevant Community Mental Health Teams, with the service user's 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 warning and conditions on practice Qualifications & Training MbChb, MBBS or equivalent Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management Additional Qualifications Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity' Training Transport Holds valid UK driving licence and will use own car for work-related travel OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent clinical knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using 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 purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation. Has led clinical audits leading to service change 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. . click apply for full job details

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult - Early Intervention Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a full-time substantive Consultant Psychiatrist. This post is based on the Early Intervention Model in Rochdale and is a Community post. Main duties of the job To provide consultant psychiatric input to a high functioning community EIS as part of a multi-disciplinary service. To provide a comprehensive assessment and NICE concordant treatment package of care to all patients. To provide high-quality Mental Health Care for adults following the EIS frameworks. To work closely with other teams and Consultants to ensure coherent and high-quality mental health care for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems within the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (Rochdale borough) area. To work with the MDT to support the development of the service, and to attend local and divisional service development meetings. About us This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are many opportunities to contribute to the organisations' development and to look at service redesign models. Rochdale has a very strong teaching commitment and candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical and nursing staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects. The Consultants contribute to local service user & carer groups. The post holder will be based at the Outpatients department Birch Hill Hospital Rochdale. Rochdale operates an Inpatient-Outpatient model (New Ways of Working) and is staffed by 9 full-time Consultants in Adult Psychiatry and old age psychiatry and a nurse consultant on the female adult ward. Each Consultant Psychiatrist is allocated a Junior Doctor (NW Deanery training schemes) to work with them. Job responsibilities Applicants must be on the GMC's Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or be within six months of the anticipated award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry at the time of interview for the post. Low frequency on-call (1 in 31) with full second tier on call and 1 day off after your on call. We offer ample opportunities for our consultants' professional development and opportunities for additional work for additional PAs (require negotiation). Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych. Additional clinical qualifications. Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice 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. 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. 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 and lifelong learning Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Ability to work in and lead a 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. Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. 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 - Anfield/Norris Green CMHT Consultant Main area: Community Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref: 350-MED-N Site: Norris Green Hub Town: Liverpool Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and 1% on call Salary period: Yearly Closing: 15/12/: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 while advancing equality of opportunity in service provision and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join Norris Green CMHT based at Falklands Approach, L11. The vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of the previous substantive post holder. This post is one of three CMHT general adult consultant psychiatrist posts within Norris Green hub. Norris Green Hub serves a catchment area of around 120,000, covering the Mid to North areas of Liverpool for adults of working age. The post encompasses the Anfield catchment areas, which is a demographically mixed area with some social deprivation and drug and alcohol-related difficulties in an urban environment. The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients. The staff at Norris Green Hub are organised in three distinct CMHTs. This CMHT consists of: 1 whole time equivalent (WTE) consultant psychiatrist (this post) 1 WTE higher/core Psychiatric Trainee 5 WTE dedicated medical secretaries, Band 4, and a full-time Band 3 shared with the other two teams 1 Band 7 team leader 5 WTE community psychiatric nurses (Band 6 and Band 5) 7 WTE social workers shared between the three teams 1 WTE senior occupational therapist, Band 6 shared between the three teams 4 WTE support time and recovery workers, Band 3 shared between the three teams Input from the Hub Lithium Clinic and Health and Wellbeing Clinic Main duties of the job Undertaking referrals from inpatient services, A&E, and the access team Conducting CPA reviews Supervising new to service assessments as required Undertaking very complex/high-risk new to service assessments Managing a caseload of approximately 55 more complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA) Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification 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 Transport Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience 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 and meet the minimum criteria for the role in the person specification. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Consultant Psychiatrist - Anfield/Norris Green CMHT Consultant Main area Community Psychiatry Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 350-MED-N Site Norris Green Hub Town Liverpool Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and 1% on call Salary period Yearly Closing 15/02/: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. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join Norris Green CMHT based at Falklands Approach, L11. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the previous substantive post holder retiring. This post is one of three CMHT general adult consultant psychiatrist posts (the other 2 are also 1 WTE each) within Norris Green hub. Norris Green Hub serves a catchment area of around 120,000, covering the Mid to North areas of Liverpool for adults of working age. The current post encompasses the Anfield catchment areas. This is a demographically mixed area overall, but with some areas of social deprivation and also some drug and alcohol-related difficulties in an urban environment. The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients. The staff at Norris Green Hub are organised in three distinct CMHTs. This CMHT consists of: 1 whole time equivalent (WTE) consultant psychiatrist (this post) 1 WTE higher / core Psychiatric Trainee. 5 WTE dedicated medical secretary, Band 4 and a full time band 3 shared with the other 2 teams. 1 Band 7 team leader 5 WTE community psychiatric nurses (band 6 and band 5) 7 WTE social workers shared between the 3 teams 1 WTE senior occupational therapist, Band 6 shared between the 3 teams 4 WTE support time and recovery workers, Band 3 shared between the 3 teams Input from the Hub Lithium Clinic and Health and Well being Clinic. Main duties of the job Undertaking referrals from inpatient services, A&E and the access team. CPA reviews Supervise new to service assessments as required Undertake very complex/high risk new to service assessments Manage a caseload at present of approximately 55 more complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA) relatively unchanged. 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 As of the 1st June 2021 we employ over 11,000 staff which makes us one of the largest health care employers in the North West. We provide in-patient facilities for approx. 1,000 patients and this includes one of only 5 in-patient addiction services in the country. Community support is at the heart of our organisation and we provide the biggest IAPT services in the NHS. Since 2012 we have undertaken over 5000 social prescriptions. We service 6 local authorities including Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Halton and Warrington. We are one of three providers of High secure services and the largest provider of specialist forensic learning disability services. With a turnover of over 573m we serve a population of over 11m people in the North West and beyond. Mersey Care CMHT Transformation - Community Excellence Plan Mersey Care Community services are in an evolving position to align and deliver on the principles of the Community Mental Health Framework through our Community Excellence Program. The Trust is an early implementer site, having won one of the competitive bids awarded by NHS England transformation funds and has already launched the Step Forward service, an enhanced psychological intervention service for those individuals with complex needs who require a more intensive structured psychological intervention ensuring that evidence-based psychological interventions are delivered in a timely manner to those who need them most. The aim of the community model is to deliver a whole population approach that is integrated and maximises on the work at the interface between Primary and Secondary care. We have already established these working models in parts of our service which have demonstrated great success in managing both the demand and the need for services at local level by working collaboratively with primary care and other partners. This work results in a reduction of up to 40% of our referrals and has maximised the opportunities for working collaboratively alongside our GP colleagues with those individuals who may experience mental health needs but who do not require to be on the CMHT caseload, consequently caseload sizes are reducing significantly in sites where this work has already been implemented. Community Mental Health Teams will be aligned to the Primary Care Networks and Integrated Care Teams we will work with smaller secondary care caseloads, utilising structured interventions but will have an active role in delivering a population-based approach. The opportunities for Consultants will be to have a varied experience in their post, in work that is dynamic and which will require leadership to engage and work with partners across the boundary of primary and secondary care. Providing care that is consultant led but delivered as part of a multidisciplinary team and maximising on the assets. Appraisal and job planning Trust commitment to implementation of annual consultant appraisal, outlined in the NHS Executive Advance Letters (MD) 6/00 and (MD) 5/01. Trust process, including linkage to job planning. Trust processes to support appraisal, links to revalidation; named Responsible Officer. Details of any Consultant Induction Programme and mentoring scheme / arrangements. Teaching and training Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve these. Trust-wide teaching. Teaching arrangements in locality/team. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching. Participation in the training of other disciplines. Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Research Synopsis of R&D department; trust research strategy, link with clinical research networks and university as applicable. Support facilities. Specific research and development responsibilities expected of the post holder. Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician approval The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching. Participation in the training of other disciplines. Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines. Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits. Clinical governance and quality assurance Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards. Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance processes. Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments. Quality improvement Leads and manages a team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology. . click apply for full job details

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. Consultant Psychiatrist, CAMHS Harrow (attracts £20K RRP) YC72 Main area CAMHS Psychiatrist Grade YC72 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 333-G-CA-C-0007-G Site Ash Tree Clinic (Harrow CAMHS) Town South Harrow Salary £105,504 - £139,882 plus London weighting of £2162 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/:59 Job overview Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Harrow CAMHS (CNWL) We are currently looking for a full time (10 PA) Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in our Neurodevelopmental team (8APs) and LD team (2PAs) within Harrow CAMHS (CNWL). This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, innovative and dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with creative ideas for service development, keen to work with dynamic and passionate consultant colleagues and MDT clinicians to collaborate with paediatricians, schools, 3rd sector organisations, children's services and allied health professionals. This post attracts a Golden Hello of 20K payable in two instalments (subject to eligibility, taxable and non pensionable ), Relocation package for up to 8K (subject to eligibility) a generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, the NHS pension for a scheme and other financial benefits such as range of staff discounts including discount on the purchase and the lease of new cars. Main duties of the job The postholder will be expected to provide psychiatric leadership to the NDT and supervise the Band 7 nurses within the team. The postholder will support the MDT in the neurodevelopmental assessment of new referrals to the service as well as offering consultation to colleagues and direct assessment where indicated. The postholder will run one OP clinic/week for medication management and review of complex cases. With additional MDT resources, the postholder will lead on development of the team to assess and manage young people with complex presentations which include likely neurodevelopmental comorbidity and often high risk. Detailed job description and main responsibilities NDT To assess and manage children presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders +/- psychiatric comorbidity To provide leadership and senior psychiatric input to the neurodevelopmental team To participate in the development of specialist clinical services for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental difficulties plus associated psychiatric comorbidity and often high risk across Harrow CAMHS To take Consultant responsibility for assessment and treatment, development of care plans and the management of pharmacological treatments To prioritize cases requiring urgent psychiatric input To work collaboratively with clinical colleagues To be available to clinicians within CAMHS to discuss and support the management of cases To be available for consultation to partners in Education, Social care and Paediatrics. To be involved with the transition of cases to Adult Services. To offer expert advice on risk assessment and management, including direct assessment where indicated Liaison with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 services when referral to Tier 4 is indicated. Liaison with Tier 4 services and contribution to CRAFT and CPA meetings. To work collaboratively with other CAMHS services, schools, paediatricians, Childrens Services and 3 rd sector organisations To provide clinical supervision to the two clinical nurse specialists in the team and the specialty doctor LD To provide psychiatric assessments and reviews and oversee pharmacological treatment within the LD team. To join the LD referrals meeting and to participate in the assessment of cases where a psychiatric assessment is required due to the complexity of mental health presentation or risk or where there is a request to consider medication as part of a management plan or in order to provide ongoing medication monitoring. Support case managers in assessing and managing risk. Liaison with paediatric colleagues when further physical assessment is required or to devise joint treatment plans where appropriate. Participation in the ongoing development of New Models of Service to improve delivery and outcome, considering the views of commissioners and evidence of best practice. Person specification Education and Qualifications Primary Medical Degree Full GMC Registration Section 12 MHA Approved Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval. GMC Licence to Practice An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and Adolescents Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) Experience, Skills and Abilities Competence in psycho- pharmacology and also non- medication therapeutic approaches. Experience and training in the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders including cases with psychiatric comorbidity, complex presentations and associated high risk Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality Able to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement Experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines Experience working with young people who have moderate/severe LD Management Training Experience of Research Publication in peer-reviewed journal Experience in Paediatrics ADI-R training Personal Skills & Qualities Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people Demonstrable leadership skills Experience of team working Sound organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands Ability to balance competing demands and prioritise Cultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environment Other Computer Literate Full UK car driving licence CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. 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. Name Dr Julia Gledhill Job title Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Email address Telephone number

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. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information 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 and interested parties 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. 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 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 of approximately 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. Please see job description for full details of role and responsibilities. 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 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.

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Primary Care Liaison (St Albans) Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Would you like to be part of something Outstanding? We are seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, Primary Care Liaison for a fixed term 12 month appointment working 5 Programmed Activities per week. This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating. Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide specialist consultative liaison to Primary Care based staff for advice and guidance (GPs and Primary Care Mental Health Service) for the primary care networks in the North West of Hertfordshire. Where necessary a service user may be seen by the primary care liaison psychiatrist for one-off mental health diagnostic assessment and/ or medication management. Psychiatric consultation slots will be made available for GPs and primary care mental health practitioners for clinical discussion. The psychiatrist and primary care mental health practitioners will agree on the local process to support the booking of slots for primary care consultation with a psychiatrist where required. The GP continues to hold overall clinical governance responsibility for patients seen by primary care mental health staff including psychiatrists in primary care. When an HPFT prescriber has made prescribing recommendations to primary care, the GP retains clinical responsibility to consider the recommendations for further action in primary care. About us Here's what we have to offer you Mentoring support for new Consultants Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities A strong ethos on Learning and Development Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation Faculty Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants Study leave of 30 days over 3 years Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting) Health and wellbeing support Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions) Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health. This includes: Workshops, challenges and social events throughout the year Confidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of work An equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staff Mindfulness bite size taster session Free, confidential counselling services 24/7 Job responsibilities The Post-holder will ensure clinical outcomes are clearly shared with the GP via primary care Electronic Clinical Record (ECR) e.g., SystmOne/ EMIS, subject to Information Governance arrangements supporting this access. The post-holder will ensure a letter is generated within the primary care electronic record, this can be emailed to HPFT single point of access which will save it as additional information to Paris. Consultation in primary care can be sent as a letter to Specialist Mental Health Service or primary care mental health services. This may utilise HPFT primary care administrative support where available. The post-holder will provide additional support to the primary and specialist care Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) regarding diagnoses, risk formulation and medications. This will include support to integrated multi-disciplinary or multi system team meetings for mental health case discussion in primary care networks. GPs in the PCN can refer Adults with moderate to severe mental ill health or stable severe mental illness with low risk to self and others. Primary Care Mental Health practitioners may discuss patients in the lower (17-18 yrs old) and upper age range (over 65 yrs old) with the post-holder who may offer outpatient appointment, but this will be on case-by-case basis. The service user must be aware of the referral and in agreement with it. Based on need, current presentation, and risk, they may be referred on to different community health services, suchas secondary community mental health services, CRHTT (Crisis Team), SPA, and First Response Service. People are not eligible to access this service if they are at acute risk to self or others; or they meet the threshold for the crisis team; if they are already receiving care from secondary mental health services (unless for supported discharge to community); if they suffer from a first episode of psychosis; if they take medication that requires a shared care protocol such as Clozapine or Lithium. You must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained, including Section 12, Approved Clinician, and Responsible Clinician status. General Duties include, but not exclusive to; To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the PCN and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. 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 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 Trusts 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 MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists; candidates may achieve registration into GMC specialist register through CESR 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 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 Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty 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 subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Training and Education 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 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 Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative 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. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust £105,504 to £139,882 a yearPer annum pro rata

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. Job overview Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatry There are 2 wards for adults in Ablett Unit, with 10 beds for females (Dinas Female) and 10 beds for male inpatients (Dinas Male) as well as s136 suite. The Home Treatment Team is also based in the Ablett Unit. The Ablett unit also hosts an 8 bedded male locked rehabilitation ward (Cynnydd) as well as a 10 bedded Older Persons' functional ward (Tegid ward). The adult acute care service covers the 20 bedded adult ward and the Home Treatment Team (HTT). The Home Treatment Team has the capacity to take on approximately 25 patients at any one time. Crises Resolution Services are provided within the local community mental health services and do not form part of this acute care model. The Acute care Teams work collaboratively with CMHTs to ensure timely communication and care planning. The care of individuals is subject to the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010 and the post holder is expected to work in line with the requirements of the MH Measure. The post holder will provide patient centered recovery based care through a supervisory and consultancy role. They will provide Responsible Clinician oversight for approximately half of the ADULT acute care service covering 10 beds and half the HTT patients alongside the other Substantive Approved Clinician. Main duties of the job The post holder will be the treating consultant alongside the other Approved Clinician for inpatients admitted to Dinas Male and female wards and those accepted for Home Treatment Team. The adult inpatient wards admit patients from Denbighshire and Conwy and occasionally from the East and West areas. The Division has an active bed management process, which allows flexibility in managing the available beds. On occasion patients are admitted to the corresponding units in the east and west localities. Admissions to the wards typically come from the community via CMHT or the general hospitals via Psychiatric Liaison Service. Medical oversight of admissions occurs with a handover of consultant responsibility at the time of admission and discharge. The post holder and colleagues in the community work closely to facilitate continuity of care and discharge planning. The CMHT remain involved in patient care when admitted. The post holder will be the responsible clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act. They will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work closely with the sector consultant, CMHT and local authorities to provide continuity of care and robust discharge planning. The post holder will work using the Mental Health Measure and local policies. The post holder will be the supervising doctor for junior doctors attached to the post. Working for our organisation We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. When you join the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working opportunities, hybrid and agile vacancies and an abundance of training and career development opportunities. Some of the many benefits of joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division include: Wellness, Work and Us - a human service providing support and intervention to staff at times of need. The quality of our interactions is grounded in our own sense of wellbeing - when we are well, we can better support each other and the people who use our services. Offering services ranging from drop-in sessions, counselling, coaching & an onsite gym. Managerial and Clinical supervisions - regular opportunities for staff to gain feedback from managers, discuss development opportunities and focus on overall wellbeing. Flexible working to suit you and your family, such as full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working, to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance. Let us discuss! Support to progress your career in a place that allows you to reach your goals inside work and out. A chance to be recognised for great work through our staff achievement awards. Continued professional development opportunities through our in-house training and external academic courses within local colleges and universities. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click 'Apply Now' to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Welsh AC Approval. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT. 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. Clinical Skills Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry. Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of community psychiatric practice. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. 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. Name Dr. Anita Pierce Job title Deputy Medical Director Email address Telephone number If you have problems applying, contact Address Abergele Hospital Ambrose Onibere Telephone

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Eating Disorders (In-patients) South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust The Trust is seeking a locum consultant psychiatrist for the Adult In-patient Eating Disorders Ward, Avalon Ward, Springfield University Hospital. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen as a result of the current postholder re-locating. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this well-established in-patient eating disorders unit, with a well-functioning MDT and good national and international reputation. Main duties of the job The Adult Eating Disorder services comprise of the following: inpatient unit - Avalon ward, outpatient service, and day unit. All are located in a new, state-of-the-art Trinity building. Avalon Ward is an 18-bed unit providing care for local and national patients, mostly from Surrey, Sussex, and Kent, with eating disorders requiring inpatient treatment. The service accepts patients from age 18 who cannot be supported effectively in the community. Decisions about admissions are made jointly with our partner in the Provider Collaborative (SLAM) in the Single Point of Referrals. Job responsibilities The appointed consultant will provide overall clinical responsibility for the inpatient assessment, care, and treatment of adults on Avalon ward. This post holder will need to support effective team functioning and will also be required to work with a part-time Consultant colleague and the team and directorate in service development initiatives. The aim of this post is to ensure the team delivers a high-quality and innovative service, to develop new treatment ideas in keeping with current evidence, to continually evaluate the treatment, and to work nationally towards the improvement of services for patients with eating disorders. The appointed Consultant will have ample opportunities to engage in work and initiatives within South London Provider Collaborative and in training opportunities, as well as in teaching of students and trainees. The postholder will share the clinical responsibilities of these patients with the other part-time consultant and a very experienced SAS doctor, ensuring the workload is manageable. The maximum number of patients the consultant will manage at any point in time will depend on the complexity of the patients and their detained/voluntary status on the ward. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS: Primary Medical degree Full GMC registration MRCPsych, or equivalent General Adult 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 Talking therapy such as CBT, DBT, or MBT Management and service development skills KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty Completed a minimum of three years full-time training in an approved higher psychiatric training scheme A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment, and risk management Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification Previous experience of managing patients with Eating Disorders. 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 Higher degree in research, completion of a research project, and evidence of its dissemination Publication in a peer-reviewed journal TEACHING Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry Teaching Qualification Evidence of good feedback from students PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change Ability to negotiate and collaborate with first, second, and third sector organisations to identify shared agendas and meet common goals Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties Commitment to personal, team, and service development Ability to work co-operatively in multi-disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental, or social misfortune Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills 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. Contract Details £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata, plus London zone allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 294-MEDI-0390-CS-A Job locations Avalon Ward, Trinity Building, Springfield Hospital, London

Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatry There are 2 wards for adults in Ablett Unit, with 10 beds for females (Dinas Female) and 10 beds for male inpatients (Dinas Male) as well as an S136 suite. The Home Treatment Team is also based in the Ablett Unit. The Ablett Unit also hosts an 8-bedded male locked rehabilitation ward (Cynnydd) as well as a 10-bedded Older Persons' functional ward (Tegid ward). The adult acute care service covers the 20-bedded adult ward and the Home Treatment Team (HTT). The Home Treatment Team has the capacity to take on approximately 25 patients at any one time. Crisis Resolution Services are provided within the local community mental health services and do not form part of this acute care model. The Acute Care Teams work collaboratively with CMHTs to ensure timely communication and care planning. The care of individuals is subject to the Mental Health Measure (Wales) 2010, and the post holder is expected to work in line with the requirements of the MH Measure. The post holder will provide patient-centered recovery-based care through a supervisory and consultancy role. They will provide Responsible Clinician oversight for approximately half of the adult acute care service covering 10 beds and half the HTT patients alongside the other Substantive Approved Clinician. Main duties of the job The post holder will be the treating consultant alongside the other Approved Clinician for inpatients admitted to Dinas Male and Female wards and those accepted for Home Treatment Team. The adult inpatient wards admit patients from Denbighshire and Conwy and occasionally from the East and West areas. The Division has an active bed management process, which allows flexibility in managing the available beds. On occasion, patients are admitted to the corresponding units in the east and west localities. Admissions to the wards typically come from the community via CMHT or the general hospitals via Psychiatric Liaison Service. Medical oversight of admissions occurs with a handover of consultant responsibility at the time of admission and discharge. The post holder and colleagues in the community work closely to facilitate continuity of care and discharge planning. The CMHT remains involved in patient care when admitted. The post holder will be the responsible clinician for patients admitted under the Mental Health Act. They will provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work closely with the sector consultant, CMHT, and local authorities to provide continuity of care and robust discharge planning. The post holder will work using the Mental Health Measure and local policies. The post holder will be the supervising doctor for junior doctors attached to the post. About us We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division. When you join the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities division, you can balance work and life - with flexible working opportunities, hybrid and agile vacancies, and an abundance of training and career development opportunities. Some of the many benefits of joining the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division include: Wellness, Work and Us - a human service providing support and intervention to staff at times of need. The quality of our interactions is grounded in our own sense of wellbeing - when we are well, we can better support each other and the people who use our services. Offering services ranging from drop-in sessions, counselling, coaching & an onsite gym. Managerial and Clinical supervisions - regular opportunities for staff to gain feedback from managers, discuss development opportunities, and focus on overall wellbeing. Flexible working to suit you and your family, such as full-time, annualised hours, part-time, term-time, remote and hybrid working, to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance. Let us discuss! Support to progress your career in a place that allows you to reach your goals inside work and out. A chance to be recognised for great work through our staff achievement awards. Continued professional development opportunities through our in-house training and external academic courses within local colleges and universities. Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply Now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management. MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Welsh AC Approval. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing CCT. 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. Clinical Skills Evidence of training in the core and specialist competencies for community psychiatry. Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of community psychiatric practice. 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.

Site Baird House, Liverpool Innovation Park Town Liverpool Salary £105,504 - £139,882 plus 10% recruitment & retention premia (non contractual) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/01/: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. Job overview Applications are invited for 1 full-time (10PAs + 10% R&R) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Windsor 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 replacement full-time post (10 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 Windsor 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 Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within the Community Mental Health Team. 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. Conduct patient reviews and lead Multidisciplinary reviews, CPA reviews and multiprofessional team meetings. Contribute to the development of the service and be actively involved in the critical evaluation of its effectiveness over time. Ensure that management plans are clearly displayed in the medical records and undertake administrative duties associated with the care of the patient. Foster relationships between staff within each organisation, and with the local Clinical Commissioning Groups. 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 other stakeholders and interested parties. Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region (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. The post holder will take an active part in the clinical work of the team; the majority of clinical work is clinic based, but service users may also be seen at home, as required. Clinical work also includes report writing. The post holder will also be supported in developing a special interest in a clinical area, which meets the Trust objectives. 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. The post holder is expected to 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). There are approximately 15 patients on CTOs at any time. 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. The service operates in the context of CPA Policies and Procedures and all other Policies of the Trust and Local Authorities. 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. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Additional clinical qualifications Transport Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative 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 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 plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken 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. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process please email to ensure that measures can be put in place to support you. The Trust expects all post holders who require an enhanced DBS for their role subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. . click apply for full job details

The post holder will work across two teams: The West Wilts (Functional) CMHT and Dementia Service. The CMHTs is an age inclusive service incorporating later life functional mental health. The Dementia service cover all aspect of community dementia care including memory services and care home liaison. The post holder will serve provide consultant medical input to a population of approximately 15,000 older adults registered with GP practices in West Wiltshire. The major towns served are Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham Corsham and parts of Trowbridge. The post holder does not have care coordinating case load. Main duties of the job The Consultant will deliver direct interventions to service users at a level of intensity according to need including those service users who require an assertive approach who are difficult to engage. This will include on-going assessment, diagnoses (including review and clarification) and treatment of mental and physical health needs. To provide advice to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Teams in West Wiltshire and the North Wiltshire Dementia Service. Regular remote attendance at MDT meetings. Assessment and treatment of outpatients in virtual and physically present clinics. To hold CPA meetings for outpatients. To visit patients in their own place of residence and/or care homes if clinically indicated. To provide advice and clinical leadership into the Dementia Service including the Care Home Liaison service. To liaise with other parts of the service and GPs and non NHS organisations wherever applicable. To liaise with the Intensive and Inpatient services as appropriate to facilitate the smooth handover of clients between services. To prepare Mental Health Act Tribunal reports and participate in Mental Health Act Tribunal meetings (Community Treatment Order patients) To provide medical and AC responsibility for patients from designated GP practices. To actively participate in team and personal caseload management and supervision. About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. Job responsibilities Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment CCT in General Adult Psychiatry Experience Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting. 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 Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills Clinical Skills Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations. Knowledge Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Teaching Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching. Understand principles of teaching. Research and Audit Experience or involvement in a research project and publication. Experience of carrying out an audit project. Management Evidence of management/leadership skills training. 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.

Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability YC72 Main area Learning Disabilities Grade YC72 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 333-J-LD-C-0005-P Site Northwick Park Hospital Town Harrow Salary £105,504 - £139,882 plus London weighting of £2162 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/:59 Job overview We are seeking a dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist for our Intellectual Disability Service in Harrow. The service is based in the Harrow Mental Health Centre, Northwick Park Hospital. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership qualities. They will be highly motivated and passionate about delivering high quality care for people with Intellectual Disability. The post-holder will adopt a pragmatic leadership style, ensuring collaborative working both at a clinical and an operational level. Main duties of the job Together with the service manager, the post-holder will provide overall clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary team as well as direct clinical assessments, consultations, risk assessments and care plans. The post-holder will be expected to lead on quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation projects and will be encouraged to lead on research. Working for our organisation Harrow Intellectual Disability is part of the CNWL Intellectual Disability services spanning eight boroughs including community teams in Brent, Hillingdon Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Enfield and Milton Keynes services. There is also an inpatient service at The Kingswood Centre. The service is for people with a Learning Disability who have mental illness and/or challenging behaviour disorders. Being part of a large and diverse CNWL Trust enables clinicians to access alternative learning and experience opportunities. As a new consultant in the team you will be offered a place on the Management and Leadership Course run by the Trust, in conjunction with Imperial College. The Trust also has a partnership with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI), giving you the opportunity to gain knowledge in improvement science and enhance your skills and confidence to understand healthcare systems and successfully implement change. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel, policies and procedures. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly through the trusts clinical information systems. 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 consultants. To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD program. 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 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. To be flexible and willing to undertake differing duties according to the needs of the service, including representing the service at the Directorate strategic meetings. May also be required to provide cover for Specialty Doctors in emergencies. Arranging Locum cover will cater for planned leave cover for the Speciality Doctor. Person specification Qualifications and Training MRCPsych or equivalent. Registered as a Specialist in Learning Disability Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) Approved Clinician status Management training/qualifications Recognised by Royal College of Psychiatrists as a specialist registrar trainer. Higher degree in a field related to Psychiatry (LLM, MD or PhD) Knowledge Up-to-date knowledge in management of adults with intellectual disability. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation. Specialist interest as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies. Knowledge of current issues in national strategic direction. Experience Wide clinical experience of Intellectual disability psychiatry. Experience of multidisciplinary team working. Experience of multi-agency work, especially with user, carer and voluntary organizations. Experience in medico legal work. Experience in service management and development. Skills High level of clinical skill. Ability to work constructively in multidisciplinary teams and multi-agency systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to working with users, carers and voluntary organizations. Established record of clinical leadership. Established ability as clinical teacher. Established ability to research and/or audit. Specific treatment modality skills. Skill to assess and manage people with autism. Personality and Attitude Disability centered values. High standards of professionalism. Flexibility and capacity to work in changing environment. Ability to lead and support colleagues. Enthusiasm to work with adults with complex chronic problems. Commitment to working as a member of the MDT. CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. 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. Name Dr Deepti Shah-Armon Job title Clinical Director for Harrow and Perinatal Email address click apply for full job details

The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the North Wiltshire Intensive Service. The post is vacant due to the post-holder leaving. The consultant will provide clinical advice and leadership in a number of settings and interactions throughout their working week rather than at designated times only in their weekly timetable. There are weekly case reviews where an MDT approach reviews more complex presentations. This facilitates team discussion and creation of a team formulation. The Service are currently advertising for a Speciality Doctor to support the consultant. Main duties of the job Provide clinical leadership and consultation for Intensive Team members, supporting them in providing home based care and facilitating safe and timely transitions for patients between Inpatient and community services. Assess and treat patients referred to the Intensive Team advising on management plans through regular Team reviews and handovers and advice to Team members. Work with colleagues in the Intensive and Inpatient services to lead the acute care pathway. Teach and supervise Medical Students. Support and participate in Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement. Comply with all Trust policies including Equal Opportunities and promote equality of access to healthcare at all times. The post holder will be encouraged to develop an area of special clinical interest in line with service needs. This may be practice-based research. The Trust expects engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and, in view of this, appropriate study leave and expenses will be supported. CPD will include continued training to maintain the role of Educational supervisor for trainees. The post holder will undertake administrative duties associated with the running of his/her clinical work. About us We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) , a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. Job responsibilities Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD, PHD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment. CCT in General Adult Psychiatry. Experience Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting. 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. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Clinical Skills Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations. Knowledge Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Teaching Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching. Understand principles of teaching. Research and Audit Experience or involvement in a research project and publication. Experience of carrying out an audit project. Management Evidence of management/leadership skills training. 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.