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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
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
- Excellent teaching skills
Desirable
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Established record of clinical leadership
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the relevant field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form
- Able to meet the mobility requirement of the post
- Punctuality/good time management
- Honesty and integrity
- Well organised
Qualifications/Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Registration with GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT/CESR
- Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 OR able to achieve within three month of appointment
- Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within three month of appointment
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Possess a CCT/CESR in Psychiatry
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Psychiatry (Community and EIP) with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in St Nicholas Hospital, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata for part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Dec 2025.
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