Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist in Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation Service HDU
The closing date is 25 July 2025
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient consultant psychiatrist in a male high dependency psychiatry rehabilitation unit. You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex psychosis and rehabilitation needs.
The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of treatment and support rehabilitation and recovery.
When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.
You will provide medical leadership to the MDT.
The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service
About us
Why us?
Up to £8k relocation package
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, psychological 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 at 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
Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:
Name: Dr Mohamed Morsy Associate Medical Director Inpatients south CBU
Tel: 0191 5667088
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
* Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT
* Approved Clinician status
* Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in general Psychiatry
* Endorsement in rehabilitation
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
* Has undergone training in supervision
* Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
* Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders especially complex psychosis
* Excellent teaching skills
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
* Experience in service management or development
* Experience in working in inpatient rehabilitation settings
Fitness to Practice
* Good values
* Trustworthiness
* Maturity, openness, and flexibility
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
£109,725 to £145,478 a yearpro rata for part time
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