Consultant Psychiatrist Job at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS... (North Cumbria)

Consultant Psychiatrist

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS...

Location:
United Kingdom , North Cumbria

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to work into a consultant post (10PA) for a CYPS psychiatrist to provide medical input into the community CYPS service located in North Cumbria. The post holder is expected to have total DCC of 7.5 pa and a 2.5 pa for SPA. This is a replacement Consultant Psychiatrist. It is a full time post comprising of 10 Pas, including an SPA allocation of 2.5. North Cumbria Child and Young People Services (CYPS), aims to provide: Assessment and a comprehensive range of treatments for mental health disorders affecting children and young people aged 0-18 years, Teaching, training and consultation to practitioners in universal, targeted and specialist services to support the delivery of evidence-based mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention strategies. Comprehensive treatment in all the modalities (CAMHS/ ADHD/Eating Disorder/LD/Crisis) under one roof ensuring holistic management. You will join a well-established team of 2 other consultants, SAS doctors and higher and core resident doctors supporting CYPS.

Job Responsibility:

Manage cases from Core CAMHS, Children's LD and Crisis patients (in case of a need for MHAA or urgent assessments during working hours)
Be part of ADHD Diagnostic MDT meetings (Fridays)
Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CYPS
Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care
Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams
Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve
To respect the rights and the dignity of patients
To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients
To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter)
Be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services
Carry a caseload of between 60-70 of the most complex cases
Be available at short notice to provide consultation and advice to other team members

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
Interest in liaison psychiatry as demonstrated by experience, 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)
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 24, 2026

Expiration:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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