Specialty Doctor in an Older Persons Inpatient Service

An exciting opportunity to work as a Specialty Doctor.
The post is a split post between Cleadon (functional old age ward) and Roker (organic old age ward) at Monwearmouth hospital.
You will part of a well established MDT which includes Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurse Consultants, Psychologists, SALT Practitioners, OT as well as a visiting GP. The trust offers support to SAS doctors including SAS tutor, SAS development days as well as support for developmental opportunities (e.g. obtaining specialist registration or approved clinician status through portfolio route, research, medical education, management opportunities for interested SAS doctors)
We can not offer GMC sponsorship for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received., You will be providing input into assessment and treatment of the patients on the unit under the supervision of the consultant psychiatrist. You will be an integral part of the ward leadership team and attend MDT meetings. You will provide valuable input into developing assessment and treatment plans for the patients., Assessment (medical and psychiatric), treatment and management of patients referred to the service. The doctor's work will be supervised by the consultant psychiatrist involved in the service.
Attending and contributing to MDT meetings including 72 hours meeting, formulation meetings, professionals meetings and discharge meetings.
Multidisciplinary team working will be essential; collaborating with GP's, Community Treatment Team and primary care clinicians regarding the physical health care of patients admitted to the unit.
To work collaboratively with other Senior Clinical Colleagues in the inpatient care team.
To take a lead role with the consultant psychiatrist, ward Manager and other colleagues in service improvements and development.
To contribute to the ongoing training and development programme within the team.
Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.
Prepare reports for mental health review tribunals and managers hearings.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
+ Cultural diversity staff network
+ Disabled staff network
+ LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
+ Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
+ Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
+ Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?, + Up to £8k relocation package
+ 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
+ Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
+ Remote working available as suits service needs
+ Dedicated and protected SPA time
+ Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
+ Teaching and research opportunities available
+ Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
+ Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
+ Employee Excellence awards
+ Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.