Consultant Psychiatrist – Old Age Psychiatry -East Cheshire Community

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Main area Consultant Psychiatrist – Old Age Psychiatry -East Cheshire Community Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time 10 sessions per week (+ 1 Flexible PA + on-call supplement (1%)) Job ref 373-MED1209 Site Delamere Resource Centre Town Crewe Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2024 23:59 Job overview **We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000** The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.
Terms and conditions apply.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two full time (10 PA's) Consultant Psychiatrists in Old Age Psychiatry within the East Cheshire Community Team.
The post holder will be a core member of the Team.
The successful applicants will work alongside a large and enthusiastic service 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.
The successful applicants would be expected to take a leading role in the development of the Community Service across East Cheshire and continue to support the established team based in Crewe.
Main duties of the job To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures.
This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
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.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are 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 with 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 bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge 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 Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 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 ****** Telephone number 01625505646 Additional information If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact ****** or telephone 01244 393100 #J-18808-Ljbffr