Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

at  Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME”.
As a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.
As a specialist in working age psychiatry, you will be leading in the delivery of care in the inpatient ward. You will be part of well-resourced clinical teams. The ongoing input from other colleagues and day on call cover will also continue; this therefore, guarantees protection for the SPA sessions.
We look forward to recruiting a dynamic, flexible, innovative, trustworthy, supportive, efficient and inspirational Consultant with vast knowledge and experience in the practice of General Adult Psychiatry in different settings.
Excellent communication and teaching skills, proven competence in formulation, establishing diagnoses, ability to influence comprehensive treatment plans and working effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams are some of the key attributes that will determine success as Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for a 10-bed working age adult (H1) ward for female patients (with crisis team sessions if working full time).
You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary.
This is a substantive and full-time post. However, as noted above we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.
Why us?
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. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

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.
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details

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