Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 263-COM25-023
- 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
- 28/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Psychiatrist in the Community Learning Disability
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 community post working with an established community Learning Disability mental health team serving the Sunderland area.
The consultant in post will work closely with the community team.
The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of adults with learning disability referred with psychiatric, behavioural concerns.
As part of this role there is a population of Learning Disability Forensic patients living within Sunderland area for whom the post holder will have responsibility.
The community learning disabilities team is based at Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland.The post holder will have good links with the other consultant colleagues within learning disability services.
Currently there is one specialty doctor working within Sunderland community learning disability in addition to current vacant post.
There is access to a comprehensive Multidisciplinary team :
- community nurses with specialist areas of expertise including Forensic, Autism, Primary Care and Behavioural
- Psychologists
- Physiotherapists
· Occupational Therapist
There will be opportunity for mental health work, teaching, audit, and SPA activities.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Suzy Guirguis
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07711292879
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working across 3 pathways which include:
PBS pathway- this is based on the principles of Positive behavioural support and applied behavioural analysis for behaviours that challenge. The post holder will be supported by various professionals with the team to develop a behavioural plan and will be consulted to aid formulations as and when required.
Mental Health and Well-being Pathway- which will include diagnosing and managing mental disorders and promoting well-being in the ID population.
Physical health pathway to support our patients with physical health problems and work closely with primary/other secondary care services to help them get the right support and care.
As part of this role there is a population of Learning Disability Forensic patients living within Sunderland for whom the post holder will have overall responsibility. There is however an established Forensic Outreach team providing input as per the Forensic pathway.
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 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
This is a 6 PA Consultant post in Sunderland Learning Disability Community Adult CTT.
The Consultant in post will work closely with the community team which is made up of core located members of the local authority and Northumberland Tyne and wear foundation trust. The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of adults with learning disability referred with psychiatric, behavioural and epilepsy related behavioural problems.
There are close links between Epilepsy services at Sunderland Royal Infirmary and LD services in Sunderland. The postholder will be expected to work closely with Epilepsy service in Sunderland.
The post holder will be working across 3 pathways, as mentioned above.
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
- 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 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 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
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
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 Guriguis
- Job title
- Associate Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07711292879
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