Job summary
- Main area
- General Adult Psychiatry (Community and PLT)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-COM25-020
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lillyhall Business Centre and Cumberland Infirmary
- Town
- Workington and Carlisle
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry
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 an exciting opportunity to work across CTT and develop your interest in liaison working. This is also an extremely exciting and interesting opportunity to spearhead and contribute towards the development of Hope Haven, Hope Haven – a mental health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Whitehaven and Copeland which is a community partnership initiative between CNTW and a number of partnership organisations.
This is a full time (10PA) post for an adult consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the West Adult community Treatment team located at Lilly Park Lane and the Psychiatry Liaison Team located at Cumberland Infirmary in Cumbria.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to:
• Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT.
• Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care,
• Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams.
• Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.
• To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.
• To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and
• To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter).
Working for our organisation
Why us?
- 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
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sharath Vishwaraj/Prathibha Rao
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]
Tel: 0191 245 6872
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- 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
- Interest in liaison psychiatry as demonstrated by experience, 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.
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
- Sharath Vishwaraj
- Job title
- Assistant Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 245 6872
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