This is a new post for an Old Age consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into our multi-award-winning Memory & Later Life services in North Cumbria. The post holder will work along with a multidisciplinary team covering the old people’s population in North-Cumbria. This includes innovative services around Early Memory, Diagnosis and Treatment (written up as an area of outstanding practice by the Peter Sowerby Foundation) and including exciting developments in primary care; Our multi-disciplinary community teams supporting both people with functional and/or organic mental health needs; CHESS (Care Home Education & Support Service)- winner of awards including HSJ, Patient Safety and Nursing Times awards and supporting our Liaison services including Reach Out Delirium Service, winner of Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Team of the year in 2021.
The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise and will be joining a close working team with outstanding support across the organization in terms of development, academic research, support to learning with a full medical education suite in Cumbria and links to the new Pears Cumbria School of Medicine.
Flexible working
Those applicants wishing to work less than full time are also encouraged to apply. Through job planning virtual/remote working may also be incorporated into the role where appropriate.

This is a full-time substantive Consultant post providing senior clinical and leadership input within the Old Age Community Treatment Team. Post holder would be expected to work alongside other experienced consultants, Psychologists, nurses, Occupational Therapists and other members of the MDT covering the working the population in North Cumbria. The post-holder is expected to:

• Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT.
• 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 and
• To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter).

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.
Please read our attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on our exciting role available.

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