Overview
Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 23 October 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established CTT with several exciting opportunities in the region. This is also an extremely exciting and interesting opportunity to spearhead and contribute towards the development of Hope Haven, Hope Haven - a mental health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Whitehaven and Copeland which is a community partnership initiative between CNTW and several partnership organisations.
There is also opportunity to be part of developing ongoing changes within services in the region such as
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) which is also a new venture in the region between university of Cumbria and Imperial college London. The aim is to produce doctors committed to delivering cutting-edge healthcare approaches and serve the needs of the Cumbria community.
This is a full time (10PA) post for a specialty doctor to provide medical input into West and East CTT cumbria.
Tel: 0191 245 6872
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to:
* Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT.
* Support the medical workforce on the west CTT
* Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care,
* Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams.
* Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.
* To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
* To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and
* To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter).
About us
Why us?
* 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
* Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
* Remote working available as suits service needs
* Dedicated and protected SPA time
* Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, pychological financial and career well being
* Teaching and research opportunities available
* Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
* Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
* Employee Excellence awards
* Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job responsibilities
This is a 10PA post for a specialty doctor to provide medical input into the East and West Adult community Treatment team located at Portland House Team located in Carlisle and Lillyhall Business Centre, located in Workington, Cumbria. The post holder is expected to have total DCC of 8pa and 2pa for SPA.
Post holder will work along with multidisciplinary team covering the adult population in North-Cumbria.
The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and what are termed as at-risk mental states.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
* MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
* Has undergone training in educational supervision
* Has undergone training in appraisal
* Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Approved Clinician Status
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge in the field of psychiatry
* Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience
* Minimum of 4 years full-time postgraduate training including 2 years work experience in psychiatry
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Wide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settings
* Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
* Experience in service management or development
* Experience of clinical audit
Skills
* High level of clinical skills
* Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
* Good teaching skills
* Ability to work in a time efficient manner
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
* Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
* Able to sustain self and support others
* Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
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.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Portland House & Lillyhall Business Centre
£61,542 to £99,216 a yearpro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Reference number
263-COM25-021
Job locations
Portland House & Lillyhall Business Centre
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