• Job Description

  Req#: C9263-25-0678?language=en&page=892&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

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

  As a Consultant, you will know what it means achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.

  This is an exciting new substantive consultant psychiatrist post with the Northumberland & North Tyneside Universal Crisis Team. It has been developed under the Inpatient quality transformation funds to improve urgent care services (Inpatient and Crisis), make services truly 7 days a week and develop an Early discharge model from Inpatients to homebased treatment. This post holder will have part of their weekly timetable focused on this element of the crisis team function. They would work closely with the Acute Adult Inpatient teams especially Responsible clinicians at St Georges Park (3 acute inpatient wards - 2 male adult acute wards and 1 female acute adult ward) to establish this function fully. The applicant will join an experienced and well-established pre-existing adults' crisis service which provides crisis assessment and home treatment for patients experiencing acute mental health problems which can be managed in the community with intensive mental health support, without the need for hospital admission. The post holder will enable transition from hospital to community working closely with the inpatient ward teams and consultants and with the crisis team clinicians to support home based treatment and early discharge.

  Main duties of the job

  The consultant will work closely with the inpatient ward teams and consultants and with the crisis team clinicians to support home based treatment and early discharge and enable transition to the community. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged. The consultant will assess and provide medical input for patients with mental health crises taken on for home-treatment with the Northumberland and North Tyneside Crisis Team and will provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to adult patients presenting to the CRHT.

  You will have your own office space and will be supported by a medical assistant and/or medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

  This is a substantive and full-time post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.

  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

  16 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  263-IP25-006

  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.

  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 Englands finest areas of natural beauty.

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

  Name: Dr Jenny Reid

  Email: jenny.reid@cntw.nhs.uk

  Tel: +441665608028

  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.

  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 Englands finest areas of natural beauty.

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

  Name: Dr Jenny Reid

  Email: jenny.reid@cntw.nhs.uk

  Tel: +441665608028

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Training

  Essential

  • MBBS (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the GMC
  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • CCT in Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of CCT
  • Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 /eligible for approval or intention to seek approval

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable special interest & experience in Working Age Adults' Psychiatry
  • Interest/experience in patient safety and quality improvement, research, teaching

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
  • Awareness of current issues and challenges 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 multi-disciplinary team working

  Desirable

  • Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Experience in service management or development
  • Experience in Crisis/ Liaison Psychiatry Services

  Skills

  Essential

  • High level of clinical skills relating to diagnosis/management of mental health conditions
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Proven competence in development of biopsychosocial formulations for complex patients
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage time efficiently

  Desirable

  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. 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)
  • Registration with the GMC
  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • CCT in Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of CCT
  • Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 /eligible for approval or intention to seek approval

  Desirable

  • Demonstrable special interest & experience in Working Age Adults' Psychiatry
  • Interest/experience in patient safety and quality improvement, research, teaching

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
  • Awareness of current issues and challenges 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 multi-disciplinary team working

  Desirable

  • Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
  • Experience in service management or development
  • Experience in Crisis/ Liaison Psychiatry Services

  Skills

  Essential

  • High level of clinical skills relating to diagnosis/management of mental health conditions
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Proven competence in development of biopsychosocial formulations for complex patients
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage time efficiently

  Desirable

  • Established record of clinical leadership
  • Established ability as a clinical teacher
  • Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. 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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