Consultant Psychiatrist in the Community Learning Disability – CNTW NHS Foundation TrustOverview

This is a community post working with an established community Learning Disability mental health team serving the Sunderland area. The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of adults with learning disability referred with psychiatric or behavioural concerns. There is a population of Learning Disability Forensic patients living within Sunderland for whom the post holder will have responsibility. The community learning disabilities team is based at Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland. The post holder will have good links with other consultant colleagues within learning disability services. Currently there is one specialty doctor working within Sunderland community learning disability in addition to a vacant post. There is access to a comprehensive Multidisciplinary team.There will be opportunity for mental health work, teaching, audit, and SPA activities. Please note we cannot sponsor GMC for this role. Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.Tel: 07711292879Main duties of the job

The post holder will work across 3 pathways, including:PBS pathway – based on Positive Behavioural Support and applied behavioural analysis for behaviours that challenge. The post holder will be supported by various professionals to develop a behavioural plan and will be consulted to aid formulations as required.Mental Health and Well-being Pathway – diagnosing and managing mental disorders and promoting well-being in the ID population.Physical health pathway – supporting patients with physical health problems and working closely with primary and other secondary care services to secure appropriate support and care.There is an established Forensic Outreach team providing input as per the Forensic pathway. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the LD Forensic patients in Sunderland, with close links to Epilepsy services at Sunderland Royal Infirmary and LD services in Sunderland.About us

Why us?

Up to £8k relocation package30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowanceFlexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job planRemote working available as suits service needsDedicated and protected SPA timeFocus on creating a healthy workforce by investing in health and wellbeing with accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial and career wellbeingTeaching and research opportunities availableStimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coachingTeaching opportunities in our brand-new Medical Education CentreEmployee Excellence awardsPlus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more www.thriveatcntw.co.ukAs an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria, an area of outstanding natural beauty with national parks, heritage sites and major cities, supported by excellent transport links. The area includes the Lake District National Park, a renowned area of natural beauty.Job responsibilities

This is a 6 PA Consultant post in Sunderland Learning Disability Community Adult CTT. The Consultant will work closely with the community team and provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of adults with learning disability referred with psychiatric, behavioural and epilepsy-related behavioural problems. There are close links with Epilepsy services at Sunderland Royal Infirmary and LD services in Sunderland; the postholder is expected to work closely with Epilepsy services. The post holder will work across the three pathways described above.Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

MBBS (or equivalent)Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCTApproved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician StatusMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisalKnowledge

Up-to-date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislationAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societiesExperience

Experience of multidisciplinary team workingWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of Clinical AuditExperience in multiagency work with service users, carers and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or developmentSkills

High level of clinical skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamProven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult PsychiatryExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time-efficient mannerEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills (e.g., brief forms of psychological therapy)Personal Characteristics

Able to sustain self and support othersTrustworthinessAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postMaturity, openness and flexibilityDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust£109,725 to £145,478 a year, pro rata for part time

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