Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Psychiatry (Community and EIP)

Job overview

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

As a Consultant, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in Early Intervention Psychosis team across Cumbria.

This is a full time (10PA) post for an adult for a consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the East Adult community Treatment and the Early Intervention in Psychosis teams located at Portland House Team located in Carlisle, Cumbria.

The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and what are termed as at-risk mental states.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is expected to:

• Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients                      referred to the EIP.
• 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).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact.

Name: Sharath Vishwaraj/Prathibha Rao

Email:  [email protected]/[email protected]

Tel: 0191 245 6872