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Apply for a Full Time Specialty Doctor in Perinatal Psychiatry job within established NHS team working in a community perinatal setting. This is a great opportunity for an experienced perinatal psychiatrist who is looking for a job within a service where they can establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their career towards being a consultant.
Section 12, AC and CESR will be supported.
This is also a very exciting time to be joining the trust following a recent achievement of outstanding with their CQC rating and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
Over the years the quality of the mental health services and the achievements of the staff have been recognised nationally including the “Mental Health Trust of The Year Award” for 2020 at the Health Service Journal Awards.
In a recent NHS Staff Survey the trust achieved the best score for safety culture amongst mental health and learning disabilities trusts throughout the country. The staff have also said that they would recommend the trust as a place to work and as a place for their friends and family to receive care. They are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.
WHAT IS THE PERINATAL DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Community Perinatal Team (CPT) is a new service that has been funded by NHS England through the Perinatal Community Services Development Fund.
The CPT is about to expand further in line the NHSE Long Term Plan, creating several new posts including funding for this post.
The community perinatal mental health team provides assessment, treatment and management of moderate – severe perinatal mental health disorders and high risk service users who have a GP in the region, during the perinatal period (antenatal and for up to 12 months postnatally – due to expand to 24 months under new service expansion)
The Community Perinatal Team works closely with the regional Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) which is a newly refurbished 7 bedded (with 7 cots) facility. The unit is currently commissioned for an average occupancy of 5.7 women and their babies. Mothers can be considered for admission from 32 weeks pregnancy through to 1 year postpartum. The site is an accredited MBU with the Perinatal Quality Network (PQN) which sets national standards for inpatient mother and baby units. It is anticipated that the Community Perinatal Team will shortly begin the accreditation process the PQN, having already become a member of the Network and had successful peer reviews in 2017 2018 and 2019.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?The region represents one of the finest areas in the UK in which to live.
The Trust covers a mixed rural and urban area, including large and smaller towns. The area has excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. There are three major roads going North-South (the M1, the A1 and the A10). In addition the M25 passes through. Train services are also excellent with the journey time to London from some towns is less than 20 - 30 minutes.
Education is of a high standard. Currently more than 160,000 children are educated in the county’s network of 566 schools made up of 17 nursery schools, 426 primary schools, 9 middle schools, 78 secondary schools, 27 Special Schools and 8 Education Support Centres. Exam results and SATs continue to be above the national average and the ration of pupils to teachers is among the best in the shire counties. There is also a wide range of public/private schools to choose from.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD).
As a new member of the team you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Specialty Doctors and Consultants.
In addition to the generous pension and annual leave that comes with NHS employment, the trust offers additional benefits to our staff including a salary sacrifice scheme enabling staff to drive a brand new car or purchase a new bike as well as an HMRC scheme enabling savings on registered childcare costs.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience in Perinatal Psychiatry
- MRCPsych
- Experience in Perinatal Psychiatry
- Experience in Perinatal Psychiatry
We are seeking General Adult Psychiatrists to join one of the top performing NHS Mental Health Trusts in the UK. This is a great opportunity for experience General Adult Psychiatrists who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR. This is a very exciting time to be join the trust following a recent achievement of outstanding with their CQC rating and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
Over the years the quality of the mental health services and the achievements of the staff have been recognised nationally including the “Mental Health Trust of The Year Award” for 2020 at the Health Service Journal Awards.
In a recent NHS Staff Survey the trust achieved the best score for safety culture amongst mental health and learning disabilities trusts throughout the country. The staff have also said that they would recommend the trust as a place to work and as a place for their friends and family to receive care. They are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The post is based with the Community Mental Health Service. This involves providing clinical leadership, offering diagnostic assessments and treatment to service users with severe, complex, and high risk psychiatric conditions.
Adult Community Mental Health Teams operate from two clinical team bases. Both teams provide a range of community based services, including outpatient clinics based on recovery care pathways. The teams provide assessment and treatment to people with complex or severe mental health conditions in HONOS clusters of care 5-17. This includes service users formerly supported by the Assertive Outreach Team and the Community Personality Disorder Services, and those with a diagnosis of ADHD. The Wellbeing team provides assessment and psychological treatment to people with common mental health conditions in HONOS clusters of care 1-4. The wellbeing team is based in Primary Care and requires psychiatric input from the post holder according to the catchment area of the GP practice.
Adult community teams currently support approximately 1500 patients, approximately 400 of whom are subject to CPA. The service receives approximately 16 referrals every week. The post-holder carries in the caseload 4 patients on CTO and 2 on conditional discharge currently. The overall caseload for the post is about 330 service users as a responsible clinician considering clients with a care coordinator; patients under the care of trainees or the specialty doctor and under his/her direct care. The service users followed up in the outpatient clinic are on standard level of care. They attend a weekly multidisciplinary meeting where they can communicate about clinical and administrative matters.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of people of working age from his/her catchment area who are referred or otherwise present to secondary care mental health services. Initial triage by the Single Point of Access (SPA) determines whether the service user meets the criteria for a secondary care assessment.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?Whether you want to live in London and commute, live in the country or small towns, working in this trust has something to offer. The Trust covers a mixed rural and urban area, including large and smaller towns. The area has excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. A large number of psychiatrists working in the trust choose to commute from London, some locations can be reached from London in 17 – 30 minutes depending on the locality. By car from several parts of North London the commute is under 30 mins.
The trust is a situated in beautiful county with picturesque, rural villages and a number of lovely, vibrant towns and garden cities. Ranked in 2016, by uSwitch Better Family Life Index, as the best place to raise a family, The region scored highly on top exam results, good pay prospects, high employment rates, fast broadband and better weather than other towns in the Index! It is also well known for its excellent schools, stunning countryside and fantastic local facilities which provide plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy yourself away from work.
There are three major roads going North-South (the M1, the A1 and the A10). In addition the M25 passes through. Train services are also excellent with the journey time to London from some towns is less than 20 - 30 minutes. Education is of a high standard. Currently more than 160,000 children are educated in the county’s network of 566 schools made up of 17 nursery schools, 426 primary schools, 9 middle schools, 78 secondary schools, 27 Special Schools and 8 Education Support Centres. Exam results and SATs continue to be above the national average and the ration of pupils to teachers is among the best in the shire counties. There is also a wide range of public/private schools to choose from.
The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD).
If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants.
In addition to the generous pension and annual leave that comes with NHS employment, the trust offers additional benefits to our staff including a salary sacrifice scheme enabling staff to drive a brand new car or purchase a new bike as well as an HMRC scheme enabling savings on registered childcare costs.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialisation in Psychiatry
- MRCPsych
- Consultant experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
Clinical services are rated as Good by the CQC with Outstanding for Caring.
As one of the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical care in the UK, the Trust delivers services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries, care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
Overview of post:
This is an established Adult Mental Health Service in London.
The team is looking to appoint an experienced Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry, and can support with Section 12, Approved Clinician and CESR.
The service will comprise a fully integrated mental health team with a visible presence in the local Primary Care Network. The post will therefore involve consultation/liaison with the MDT as well as GPs and primary care services and a mixture of telephone and face to face direct consultation with patients and liaison with acute mental health services.
Requirements for the role:
EEA candidates:
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- MRCPSYCH
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
An opportunity for an experienced General Adult Psychiatrist to join a dedicated and passionate NHS Acute Inpatient Ward in the North West of England.
This full time post is based in a modern state of the art building with 154 Inpatient beds. In addition to the Acute Inpatient ward, there are specialist Dementia wards, Advanced Care wards, Male and Female Treatment Wards and a Male and Female PICU, There is also a 136 suite on site.
WHAT IS THIS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
This NHS Trust are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!
They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.
This NHS Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services. They cover the whole of the county and employs around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.
WHAT IS THE HARBOUR DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The hospital was designed with extensive input from service users and clinicians and is based on good practice guidance and 'safety by design' to ensure that it can provide high quality care. The ethos of the unit is to provide therapeutic care which is empowering, person centered and needs led, and focuses on promoting recovery and independence.
The in-patient units in the state of the art facilities consist of
- 4 x 18 bedded adult functional wards (2 male & 2 female) There is a design solution to allow for flexibility in use of beds between the male and female wards (swing beds)
- 2 x 18 bedded advanced care wards (1 male & 1 female)
- 2 x 15 bedded dementia wards (1 male & 1 female)
- 2 x 8 bedded psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) (1 male & 1 female)
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The NHS Trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
There are large centres of population and also attractive market towns dotted across the counties.
State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.
The Lake District, one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, is located in the heart of Cumbria, a predominantly rural county in the far north west of England.
World famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous fells, carved out long ago by glaciers, the Lake District today is a playground for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT LCSFT?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
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Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry, with some inpatient experience
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry, with some inpatient experience
UK based applicants
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Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry, with some inpatient experience
An opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a developing Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Teams.
These x2 full time NHS psychiatry vacancies would be based in the North West of England, providing stunning locations and a friendly place to live and work,
This is a really exciting opportunity to work with women their infants and their families as part of a passionate multidisciplinary team. The team is in its second year of operation and this is an exciting time to join!
WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE?
At this NHS Foundation Trust, they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!
They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.
The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services. The Trust covers the whole of the county and employs around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.
WHAT IS THE PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY TEAM LIKE?
You would be joining an enthusiastic supportive team of Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrists covering the 3 clusters that provide specialist assessment and care for women with moderate to severe mental illness in the perinatal period.
The teams have been designed to meet RCPSYCH CCQI standards, and you will be working with RMNs, Psychologist, nursery nurses, occupational therapists, peer support workers, pharmacist and junior doctor in addition to service and team managers.
You will work with a large number of partners and stakeholders both in mental health services, universal services and specialist perinatal mental health midwives and health visitors.
The post holders will be expected to contribute to the on call rota out of hours and at weekend. This work will be remunerated appropriately. There is no requirement to be resident On Call.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.
The region offers a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West.
There is something for everyone, with countryside, canals, coast and towns. Enjoy stunning views, quiet lanes, rare wildlife and our famous Lancashire coastline.
There is the unique, wildlife rich coastal areas in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around the south of the trust.
Famous seaside towns in the west and undulating fells and moorlands and forests set in areas of outstanding natural beauty in the east, visitors to the region are truly spoilt!
Parts of the region have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK.
While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - parts of this region beat them all, according to several new studies.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT LCSFT?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience or interest in working in Perinatal Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience or interest in working in Perinatal Psychiatry
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience or interest in working in Perinatal Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
Clinical services are rated as Good by the CQC with Outstanding for Caring.
As one of the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical care in the UK, the Trust delivers services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries, care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
Overview of post:
You will be working in an expert multidisciplinary primary community mental health team serving a diverse population in London.
The service will comprise a fully integrated mental health team with a visible presence in the local Primary Care Network. The post will therefore involve consultation/liaison with the MDT as well as GPs and primary care services and a mixture of telephone and face to face direct consultation with patients and liaison with acute mental health services.
Requirements for the role:
EEA candidates:
- Experience in general adult psychiatry
- MRCPSYCH
- Experience in general adult psychiatry
With no On Calls, you will work closely with the units multi-disciplinary team, including the Consultant, to ensure that patients receive a holistic and person-centric treatment programme based on the recovery model.
Organisation overview:
You will be working for an established private sector organisation based to North of London. The company has an extensive network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing services in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, so there is a lot of opportunity to grow in your career.
The service is friendly and welcoming, each new employee will feel valued and supported, and applications are welcomed from overseas candidates.
Working pattern:
Hours per week: 37.5 (Full time)
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (8 days) and your birthday off (total 39 days)
- A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Free meals while on duty
- Employee Assistance Services
- Continuous learning and development
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Voluntary benefits
An exciting opportunity for a general adult consultant psychiatrist to join an established team in a new state of the art facility in London.
You will be working in a brand new facility providing psychiatric care in an 18-bed mixed sex acute psychiatric ward.
The trust is university affiliated, and rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The brand new facility has been designed to feel friendly, open and light, making this a unique environment to work with patients and their carers. Outdoor views and direct access to outdoor space is built in to the design.
Job details:
The post offers 10 Programmed Activities per week – 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care and up to 2.5 PAs for supporting professional activity.
As a senior clinician, the post holder will have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities.
The ward is a mixed sex psychiatric ward for patients aged 18 years and above. The ward provides assessment and treatment for patients that present in the acute phase of their mental disorder. Acute presentations cover the whole spectrum of the ICD-10 diagnoses, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder, depressive and anxiety disorder and severe personality disorders.
There is a broad skill mix in the department, and you will be working as part of an established and growing MDT.
An exciting opportunity to work in a community adult psychiatry setting is open to candidates and will provide excellent experience of working with people with a wide range of acute metal health problems.
The Crisis Resolution and Home treatment Team provides urgent crisis assessments and intensive support aiming to where safely possible, avert the need for inpatient admission.
There is an established multidisciplinary team of nursing staff, social workers, family therapists, associate mental health workers, support workers and peer workers.
This is a high performing and busy community team which receives on average 200 referrals per month.
Requirements for the role:
EEA candidates
- experience in general adult psychiatry
- equivalent EEA medical degree
- MRCPsych
- May accept PLAB candidates with suitable experience in psychiatry
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Specialty Doctor to join an established inpatient team and develop their career, working towards CESR.
The ward is a 14 bedded male psychiatric intensive care unit receiving on average 30 new admissions per month.
The post holder will be expected to be a senior member of the team, able to work autonomously in providing medical and psychiatric input to the ward, though responsible-to and supervised by the ward consultant psychiatrist.
The job is based on 10 PAs per working week, it is envisaged that these will be divided into 8 direct clinical care PAs and 2 for Supporting Professional Activities.
Requirements for the role:
EEA candidates:
- inpatient experience
- Equivalent EEA medical degree
- MRCPsych
- inpatient experience
Excellent opportunity to join a high performing Mental Health trust witin the inpatient sector. The centre in total is a 39 bedded inpatient unit catering for people who need an acute admission to hospital following a mental health crisis.
The unit, made up of two wards is based on a University Hospital site in central midlands. There are 19 beds on each ward, which are gender specific, and a 39th bed for the CAMHS service.
There is a medical team for each ward, consisting of a Consultant, Specialty Doctor and two Trainee Doctors. They work in collaboration with Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Peer Support Workers and other members of the social and recovery team.
This role is based within the male ward. A significant proportion of admissions are for a short stay for patients who have a range of mental presentations including psychosis, personality disorder and mood disorders.
The team, led by the Consultant, offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment package of person-centred care to all patients. Bi- weekly ward rounds allow for care plans to be monitored and close collaboration with patients, families and carers focusing on recovery. The team work towards facilitating timely discharge from hospital by working closely with colleagues in the Crisis Resolution Team and community services.
The post-holder will work in collaboration with the matron, ward manager, nurses and other members of the MDT to constantly ensure high quality care is delivered.
Requirements for the role:
- Non-EEA - MRCPsych
- EEA - equivalent specialisation in psychiatry
The trust will consider a rage of adult psychiatry experience, so if you are interested in discussing the opportunity to work in an established inpatient setting, please apply and one of our team will be in touch.
Providing healthcare to a diverse population, this trust utilises all the community resources available including health, social care, VCSE organisations and local communities and consider resources to support wellbeing outside of mental health services alone.
The appointed consultant will liaise closely with the Single Point of Access (SPA) and the Primary Care Mental Health Service to facilitate smooth transitions with secondary care. Key working relationships will be with the Clinical Director, GPs, SPA, Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) and Early Intervention Service.
Requirements for the role are as follows:
EEA: eligible for direct entry & IELTS / OET
Non-EEA: MRCPsych & IELTS / OET
The trust are looking for a dynamic individual with at least 5 years experience of working in mental health who are excellent clinicians in general adult psychiatry, enthusiastic teachers, who are passionate about improving services, and strong leaders.
If you are interested in discussing this excellent consultant psychiatry job role further, apply today and one of our team will be in touch to answer any questions you may have.