Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist in Universal Crisis Team

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

This Crisis resolution and home treatment team has been accredited with the Home Treatment Accreditation Scheme (HTAS) since June 2017.This service operates at the critical and well-established interface of acute psychiatry, with close links to the large all-age liaison psychiatry services at Sunderland Royal and South Tyneside General Hospitals, as well as enjoying close links to the working age and older adults'' community mental health teams and inpatient services.The base for the UCT is the Barton Centre at Hopewood Park Hospital. You will join an experienced and well-established crisis service which provides crisis assessment and home treatment for patients experiencing acute mental health problems, including older adults with both functional and organic mental illnesses who can be managed in the community with intensive mental health support, without the need for hospital admission.You will join a skilled UCT multi-disciplinary (MDT) workforce, including 3 Consultant colleagues, 1 Specialty doctor, 1 Foundation trainee doctor, non-medical prescribers, a pharmacist, and specialist nurses.Working 10 PAs a week over 4 or 5 days alongside the multidisciplinary team, including SAS doctors, resident doctors, and the wider clinical team, you will be the clinical expert from a medical perspective to ensure best practice care is delivered and support the team.Main duties of the job

To provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and formulation to patients presenting with organic and functional mental health crises aged 65+ taken on for home-treatment with the Sunderland and South Tyneside Crisis Team.To undertake Section 12 work in relation to Mental Health Act assessments for UCT patients.To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up-to-date, evidence-based interventions for patients under the service''s care.To collaborate with GPs, Community Teams, and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed or treated within the service.To provide leadership, consultation, advice, and guidance within the MDT, including for the Access and Triage components of the service.To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged.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 heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial, and career well-beingTeaching and research opportunities availableStimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coachingTeaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education CentreEmployee Excellence awardsPlus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.ukWhen 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 provided 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.Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.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.This is a substantive and full-time post; however, we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part-time or fixed-term basis.As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.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.For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:Name: Dr Uma Geethanath, AMD South Access CBUTel: 01915665500 / 07831764982Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

MBBS (or equivalent)MRCPsych or equivalent qualificationIncluded 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 StatusPostgraduate 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 especially 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., a brief form of psychological therapyPersonal 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 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£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part-time

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