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United Kingdom, Sunderland 109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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Job Description
At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. This is a community post working with an established community older adultmental health team serving the Sunderland area. The consultant in post will work closely with the community team. The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of older adults referred with psychiatric, behavioural concerns. The Sunderland Community Mental health team is based at Monkwearmouth Hospital. The post holder will have good links with the other consultant colleagues within older adult services. Currently there are 4 consultants, a specialty doctor working within Sunderland community in addition to current vacant post. There is another specialty Doctor working in the team in the short term. There is access to a comprehensive Multidisciplinary team : community nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapist, Team lead, CCM. There will be opportunity for teaching, audit, and SPA activities.
Job Responsibility
To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation for patients with functional and cognitive illness referred to the Elderly care Community Mental Health Team in Sunderland patch
To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act & fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician as appropriate
To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service) for the provision of up to date, evidence based interventions for the patients under their care
To collaborate with GP's, hospital doctors and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of the patients under their care
To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance to the Community Mental Health Team
To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams
To take a lead role with the Team Manager, Clinical Leads and other colleagues in service improvements and development
To contribute to the ongoing training and development program within the community teams
To train & supervise junior medical staff if interested and seek approval as Educational/Clinical Supervisor
To lead, collaborate and advise on research and audit projects in the teams, within the clinical governance agenda
To complete administrative tasks necessary for fulfilment of the clinical role
Requirements
MBBS (or equivalent)
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
MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
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 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