Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

This is a post for a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist for working age adults in an 'ageless' inpatient unit in Macclesfield. The post holder will work alongside another part time Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist and a Consultant Psychiatrist for Older Adults. The post is advertised as full time, but we would also welcome applications from Consultants wishing to work less than full time. Mulberry ward in Macclesfield has a well-developed and high performing team. Patients and meetings are supported by clinical secretaries, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, and band 7 practitioners. The ward provides a strong and safe training environment for junior doctors. The MDT also incorporates Clinical Support Workers, Occupational therapists and a psychologist. Mulberry ward has a strong leadership team and the ward manager, matron, head of clinical services and the Clinical Director all enjoy close working relationships with the ward team.,

• 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.
• 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 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.
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
• To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
  
  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 aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.