• Job Description

  Req#: C9263-25-0477?language=en&page=193&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

  The consultant post in Newton is an inpatient rehabilitation psychiatry consultant post working into a level 2 male High Dependency Unit of 19 beds.

  The patients are generally with complex psychosis with multiple comorbidities and deficits who get the support of an extensive multidisciplinary team including psychologists, OTs, Speech and language therapists, specialist nurses, etc.

  The consultant will be supported by a SAS grade doctor and resident doctor and will work alongside other consultant psychiatrists working into the rehabilitation services.

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  The consultant psychiatrist will offer medical leadership in the assessment, care and treatment of patients with complex psychosis who have been admitted to the HDU with the MDT. They will be able to offer psychopharmacological interventions for treatment resistant symptoms, help provide psychological interventions as required with the MDT, formulate and provide care and treatment plans to address deficits in functioning and address and treat comorbidities that patients present with.

  They will help address physical healthcare needs with the medical team and with local acute hospital trusts.

  They will be able offer leadership for the MDT and work towards trust goals and priorities.

  They will engage with patients offering patient centred care and treatment and work with patients and carers towards patient centred recovery goals.

  About us

  Why us?

  • 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

  When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits.

  Details

  Date posted

  08 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part time

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  263-IP25-001

  Job locations

  St Georges Park

  Morpeth

  NE61 2NU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

  For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:

  Name: Dr T R Harikumar

  Email: Thiyyancheri.harikumar@cntw.nhs.uk

  Number: 01670501781

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

  For a discussion about the role (in confidence) or visits please contact:

  Name: Dr T R Harikumar

  Email: Thiyyancheri.harikumar@cntw.nhs.uk

  Number: 01670501781

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
  • Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
  • Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
  • Approved Clinician Status

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Has undergone training in educational supervision
  • Has undergone training in appraisal

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
  • Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

  Desirable

  • An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
  • Experience of Clinical Audit
  • Experience of inpatient services for people with severe mental illness

  Desirable

  • Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Experience in service management or development

  Skills

  Essential

  • High level of clinical skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

  Desirable

  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy

  Personal Characteristics

  Essential

  • Able to sustain self and support others
  • Trustworthiness
  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
  • Maturity, openness and flexibility

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
  • Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
  • Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
  • Approved Clinician Status

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
  • Has undergone training in educational supervision
  • Has undergone training in appraisal

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
  • Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

  Desirable

  • An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
  • Experience of Clinical Audit
  • Experience of inpatient services for people with severe mental illness

  Desirable

  • Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Experience in service management or development

  Skills

  Essential

  • High level of clinical skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent teaching skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

  Desirable

  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy

  Personal Characteristics

  Essential

  • Able to sustain self and support others
  • Trustworthiness
  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
  • Maturity, openness and flexibility

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  St Georges Park

  Morpeth

  NE61 2NU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  St Georges Park

  Morpeth

  NE61 2NU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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