Specialty Doctor in an Older Persons Inpatient Service

at  Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity to work as a Specialty Doctor.
The post is a split post between Cleadon (functional old age ward) and Roker (organic old age ward) at Monwearmouth hospital.
You will part of a well established MDT which includes Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurse Consultants, Psychologists, SALT Practitioners, OT as well as a visiting GP. The trust offers support to SAS doctors including SAS tutor, SAS development days as well as support for developmental opportunities (e.g. obtaining specialist registration or approved clinician status through portfolio route, research, medical education, management opportunities for interested SAS doctors)
We can not offer GMC sponsorship for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
You will be providing input into assessment and treatment of the patients on the unit under the supervision of the consultant psychiatrist. You will be an integral part of the ward leadership team and attend MDT meetings. You will provide valuable input into developing assessment and treatment plans for the patients.
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.
Assessment (medical and psychiatric), treatment and management of patients referred to the service. The doctor’s work will be supervised by the consultant psychiatrist involved in the service.
Attending and contributing to MDT meetings including 72 hours meeting, formulation meetings, professionals meetings and discharge meetings.
Multidisciplinary team working will be essential; collaborating with GP’s, Community Treatment Team and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted to the unit.
To work collaboratively with other Senior Clinical Colleagues in the inpatient care team.
To take a lead role with the consultant psychiatrist, ward Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development.
To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.
Prepare reports for mental health review tribunals and managers hearings.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information

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