Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry - Community

CWP are seeking two Consultant Psychiatrists to join our team that will replace the existing consultants. The post holder will cover the Crewe patch.

The post is also aligned to a thriving network of Care Community groups that support each other to tackle health inequalities, pool collective knowledge and services whilst also streamlining access to our respective areas.

While responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the Consultant Psychiatrist will also be involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, liaising with the team and locality manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.

There is one core trainee attached to this post and the post holder will be able to shape their development through the facilitation of clinical supervision to the trainee.

There would be adequate secretarial support for the post holder. 11 PAs will be allocated to this post, split into direct clinical care (1 for flexibility and on-call) and for supporting activities.

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., 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Trusts 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 If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling .

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 are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.

A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

Come and join our dynamic Older Adult Community Mental Health Team! We are looking for dedicated individuals who are committed to transforming community mental health services for our aging population.

You will be working alongside a well established MDT., Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.


• MRCPsych


• Additional clinical qualifications.


Eligiblity

Essential

• 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

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• 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

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  
  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.