Job overview
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Foundation NHS Trust are pleased to accept applications from experienced consultant psychiatrists with knowledge of and passion for neurodevelopmental conditions to join an expanding service for adults with ADHD across Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the role involves the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults, including young people aged 16+. With a principal focus on people with more complex presentations, successful candidates will be responsible for initiating, titrating and optimising medication as well as proving on going review on patients on treatment and assessments for young people transferring from paediatric or CYP services. Post holders will be expected to provide leadership to both the MDT and other Trust colleagues, as well as having a specific remit of advice and consultation to the newly developing specialist primary care offer for ADHD in Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East. The post holders will also be expected to contribute to service development and improvement.
The roles will involve undertaking clinics at locations across Cheshire as well as attendance at St Catherine’s Hospital for team meetings and training. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be reviewed on an individual basis, in line with Trust policy.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 12th January and the proposed interview date is 22nd January
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide advice and support to other disciplines in the team and working in close and effective partnership with them. The post holder will also be expected to make referrals to other services and specialists as required.
In addition to support to MDT colleagues, advice and consultation to primary care and specialist mental health services are essential components of the role.
The post holder will jointly be responsible for monitoring of specific physical health care aspects of patients under the care of the service where appropriate. Travel to clinic locations across Cheshire West and Chester East is essential, in addition to attendance at the Stein Centre for meetings and training.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to quality improvement and service development to enhance the outcomes of the ADHD Service for all.
The post holder is expected to:
· Provide clinical leadership to the team.
· Provide consultation and input in Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
· Ensure liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies.
· Ensure appropriate implementation of duties under the Mental Health Act.
· Ensure multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working.
Working for our organisation
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MbChB, MBBS or equivalent
* Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
* A CCST/CCT in Psychiatry or the candidate is within 6 months of completing their CCT
* Experience of working with services users with a Neurodevelopmental disorder in particular ADHD
* Registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD or willing to apply for such
Desirable criteria
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Additional Clinical or post-graduate qualification
Eligibilty
Essential criteria
* 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
Desirable criteria
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* 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
* Good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service