Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-COM25-012
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Monkwearmouth Hospital
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist in CYPS
Consultant
Hello!
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?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
This is a Consultant post in generic CYPS, based in Monkwearmouth Hospital. It is arising from a vacancy due to one of the Consultants moving to a different country.
The post will involve providing Consultant input and leadership into Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostics such as ADHD and Autism assessment and management as well mental health disorders in Child and adolescents, liaison with our inpatient CYPS services in Ferndene Unit, joint working and scaffolding the CYPS multidisciplinary team members and Junior doctors in the service alongside the other Consultants.
The precise nature of the post will be discussed, jointly and mutually agreed with the candidate at the time of the appointment giving consideration to the service need as well as the candidate’s interest and developmental needs.
As such, the emphasis is on being a member of a clinical network within the service rather than the traditional, geographically-based “clinical team” model.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The service has configured to meet the mental health needs of children and young people between 0 – 18 years across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
The post holder will be expected to be involved in formulation of mental health difficulties, supporting the team with the diagnosis and developing a management plan.
The post holder will be expected in supporting the team with risk assessments and devising a risk management plan.
The post holder will be expected to work with primary care colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to make decisions regarding the appropriate time of adding pharmacological interventions to treatment package.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with our colleagues working in social care, attend strategy meetings when appropriate.
Working for our organisation
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
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical responsibilities of the job will include chairing the Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostic panel meetings including ASD, ADHD; ADHD medication initiation, titration and review clinics
Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with a range of mental health problems and disorders referred to the service.
Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.
Face to Face appointments are essential, however on line consultation/telephone consultations, when appropriate, are encouraged.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical 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 criteria
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Desirable criteria
- An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
- Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
Skills
Essential criteria
- High level of clinical skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Suzy Guirguis
- Job title
- Associate Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07711292878
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