Consultant Psychiatrist in Learning Disability Jobs

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS...

Location:
United Kingdom, Ashington

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity to work as a Consultant in Learning Disability Psychiatry in the beautiful county of Northumberland. The job includes community working within a great multidisciplinary team, and several enablers supporting people with learning disability. The role offers great development opportunities and being part of CNTW, offers plenty career, academic, educational and leadership opportunities.

Job Responsibility:

Offer medication reviews
Support the multidisplinary team
Direct care plans
Offer clinical leadership
Clinics at the base or in residential placements
Leading on complex case discussions
Regular Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
Consideration of an educational role such as supervising prospective trainees
Provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with a learning disability and mental health problems
Work closely with social workers, specialist nurses and the risk and independence team

Requirements:

MBBS (or equivalent)
MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Approved Clinician Status
Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
Experience of Clinical Audit
High level of clinical skills
Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
Excellent communication skills
Excellent teaching skills
Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Able to sustain self and support others
Trustworthiness
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Maturity, openness and flexibility

Nice to have:

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
Has undergone training in educational supervision
Has undergone training in appraisal
An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
Experience in service management or development
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

What we offer:

Up to £8k relocation package
30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
Flexible working opportunities
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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