Consultant Psychiatrist In Old Age Psychiatry - Community

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Main area Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry - Community Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (Job Share) Hours: Part time - 4 sessions per week (plus 1 Flexible PA (Pro rata) + on-call supplement (1%)) Job ref: 373-MED1213 Site: Jocelyn Solly Centre Town: Macclesfield Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 28/11/2024 23:59 Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (4 PA's) Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry – Community with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be a core member of the team in Jocelyn Solly Resource Centre.
The successful applicant will work alongside a large and enthusiastic service of a number of consultant colleagues working across Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust.
In addition, the post-holder will have an important role to play in the development and delivery of Old Age psychiatry services across the footprint of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Trust.
Main duties of the job The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the older adults Community Mental Health Team.
This is a job share post into the existing consultant complement, as the current post holder has decided to go part time.
The post holder will cover part of Knutsford or CHOC (Congleton and Holmes Chapel) PCN patch.
The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients.
While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the team manager and locality manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.
Working for our organisation CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.
We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment , which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are 'the 6 Cs' Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.
The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours.
You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance .
If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – ****** or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?' Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community.
As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Silver' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.
Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.
A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application.
We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable criteria Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility Essential criteria Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Desirable criteria In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria Excellent knowledge in specialty.
Excellent clinical skills using biopsycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Desirable criteria Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Applicant requirements: You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact Name: Dr Sumit Sehgal Job title: Clinical Director Email address: ****** Additional information: If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact ****** or telephone 01244 393100.
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