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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join the elite Humber\'s Integrated Care Team for Older people (HICTOP). The post if suitable for overseas consultants, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Overseas specialists in Old Age Psychiatry holding would be suitable for this post, based on experience. UK consultants and also Specialist or Specialty doctors with S12 will be considered.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust is the leading trust in mental health research. They provide excellent opportunities for professional development. The NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of community and inpatient mental health services, community services (including therapies), learning disability services, healthy lifestyle support and addictions services to a population of 765,000 people of all ages who live within areas of more than 4,700 square kilometres.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
Currently, three purpose-built units provide in-patient services for acute mental health. The in-patient units are supported by an Intensive Home Treatment Team, which aims to facilitate early discharge and treat people at home. Community mental health teams cover the areas mentioned above with Consultant input, and one Consultant based at the Department of Psychological Medicine undertakes liaison work.
Community Mental Health Services has a practice population of approximately 122,500, including 17,500 people over the age of 65 and 4,300 people aged 80 and above. However, there are already several services within the Trust that reduce the dependence of the catchment population on the CMHT. Both inpatient units have Intensive Home Care Teams that provide home-based treatments as an alternative to hospital admission, with the consultant responsible for the medical management of patients seen by each team already known to the CMHT in their locality.
The post holder is expected to provide high-level clinical leadership and practice to the multi-disciplinary team while providing a comprehensive mental health service to older people and their families. The appointee is also expected to provide medical leadership, support, and supervision to the Multi-Disciplinary Team, to participate in continuing professional development, and to comply with all Trust policies and procedures. The duties of the post are subject to review, and any alterations to the described duties will be mutually agreed between the appointee and the Trust.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
Blessed with rural beauty, bustling towns and a dramatic coastline, East Yorkshire makes a wonderful place to call home. Affordable property prices make living here even more appealing, with luxurious city-centre apartments, quiet suburban new builds and charming country cottages to choose from. Some of the UK’s finest beaches are located right here. Affordable property prices make living here even more appealing, with luxurious city-centre apartments, quiet suburban new builds and charming country cottages to choose from.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?
The Trust can assist you in a range of opportunities. This includes assuming the role of Principal Investigator for local research projects, with assistance from our research team as necessary, or taking charge and creating research as a Chief Investigator. The trust has accomplished great success in enlisting participants for numerous NIHR \'Portfolio\' studies and has a team of researchers who work with clinicians to promote, facilitate and support these studies. They have already established connections with several higher education institutions and are developing new ones for future collaborative research studies.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Old Age Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry
- MRCPsych (prefered)
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Old Age Psychiatry
- Section 12 (essential)
An excellent NHS job opportunity for a consultant psychiatrist interested, or experienced in Rehabilitation Psychiatry to join an established team in Central London. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, UK based candidates with section 12, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
They are a major healthcare organization that operates across ten London boroughs and extends its services to areas beyond London. They specialize in mental health, addictions, learning disabilities, and community health services, serving diverse communities with over one hundred languages spoken. They have achieved Foundation Trust status in 2007 and has a strong record of success, earning recognition for providing top mental health and learning disability services. They continuously strive to deliver modern and dependable healthcare across various sectors and age groups, working in partnership with individuals to improve their well-being.
The trust\'s clinical services encompass a wide range of community health services, mental health treatments, addiction support, and services for individuals with learning disabilities. They follow a divisional structure with borough management for most services, and service lines focusing on specific areas like child and adolescent mental health, offender care, and sexual health. Their vision is to achieve well-being for life by empowering individuals to take control of their health and fostering partnerships with various stakeholders. To meet the NHS\'s financial challenges, the trust\'s plans to make cost improvements and enhance service quality through service redesign, streamlined processes, and rationalizing their estates by reducing the number of sites.
In summary, they are a large NHS Foundation Trust providing a wide range of health and social care services across London and neighboring areas. They prioritize mental health, addictions, learning disabilities, and community health, offering diverse and innovative treatments to various communities. Their focus is on patient care and improving overall quality of life, emphasizing empowerment, partnership, and diversity. To address financial challenges, they plan to restructure services, streamline processes, and optimize their estates to deliver high-quality healthcare efficiently.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Rehabilitation Service is an innovative inpatient rehabilitation program with eleven wards. The service adopts a recovery-based holistic approach, led by enthusiastic multidisciplinary teams, to provide therapy and treatment promoting well-being, independence, and meaningful activity for patients with complex psychosis and related impairments. The service line is unique within the Trust, serving patients from eight Northwest London boroughs, and up to a third of its core business generates income.
The service\'s 5.5 WTE Consultant Psychiatrists, along with a full multidisciplinary team and additional support services like substance misuse and employment support, ensure comprehensive care for patients across all their rehabilitation sites. Admissions are based on suitability assessments and approval by relevant Intensive Care Boards (ICBs), and the service collaborates closely with community mental health teams within the trust\'s Boroughs and neighboring mental health trusts who place patients in the service. Their Rehabilitation Service aims to enable patients\' recovery and help them achieve their optimum level of independence during their rehabilitation journey.
The post holder will have various duties, including providing clinical leadership to the team, acting as the Responsible Clinician for detained patients, and participating in care quality and business meetings. They will also be responsible for attending Mental Health Review Tribunals and Ministry of Justice hearings, assessing referrals promptly, and collaborating with care coordinators and placement panels for community placements. Additionally, the post holder will be involved in teaching and training junior doctors, medical students, and other clinical staff from different disciplines and offering support and advice to colleagues as needed.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There is real opportunity to progress through CESR at pace at this trust, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible. Research is encouraged here, particularly when this is appropriate to professional development and to the service development of the department.
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.
Requirements for the role:
UK based candidates:
- Experience in Rehabilitation Psychiatry
- Experience in Rehabilitation Psychiatry
- MRCPsych
- Experience in Rehabilitation Psychiatry
An excellent opportunity for a dynamic Consultant or Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry to join a strong performing and ambitious organisation, with a rating of \"good\" overall by the CQC. The Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of mental health services in Camden and Islington, and they focus on providing high quality, safe and innovative care to their patients and their families. The post is suitable for overseas psychiatrists, including candidates who are pursuing CESR. Specialists in Psychiatry, holding a specialist certification would be suitable for this post, based on experience entering at either Specialty Doctor, Specialist Grade (Associate Specialist) or Consultant grade.
Overseas applications from experienced Specialty Doctors and Consultants are welcomed.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust provide services for adults of working age, adults with learning difficulties, and older people in the London area. They currently deliver the majority of their care to residents in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington. The NHS Trust also provide substance misuse and primary care mental health services to people living in Kingston. The NHS Trust is also a member of one of the world’s leading academic health science partnerships.
The NHS Foundation Trust is recognised internationally for the quality of its research and innovation. Over 40% of their consultants hold joint academic posts and are engaged in research across a wide range of mental health arenas. They are also a lead provider for educational placements in north London, and work in partnership with local universities to deliver both education and research projects as well as creating together the workforce of the future. This provides a great environment for their staff to innovate and deliver projects which transform patient care.
The NHS Foundation Trust has worked closely with current service users and Trust staff to create a set of shared values that make sure people who use the Trust’s services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery. These values are embedded in the campaign: Changing Lives – will help drive up the standards of care across the Trust.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The department is falls within the hospital services division. It is a 17 bed unit and functions as a male acute treatment ward. Patients admitted to the ward are usually subject to a \"gate-keeping\" assessment by the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team and/or the MHCAS service or Mental Health Liaison Services. The main purpose of the ward is to ensure the comprehensive, timely and efficient assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all patients with a clear focus on achieving a safe return to treatment in a least-restrictive setting back in the community as quickly as possible. This involves the proactive anticipation, evaluation and resolution of all potential impediments to early discharge of the patient. The postholder will ensure two ward rounds and one management round take place every week.
The team, led by the Ward Manager of the ward, is comprised of professionals from various disciplines. The postholder will collaborate closely with the Ward Manager, sharing responsibility for delivering efficient and top-notch inpatient care. At the site, the inpatient psychology team serves all treatment wards, with a 0.2 Whole-Time Equivalent (WTE) allocation per ward. The inpatient psychology service focuses on conducting assessments and providing brief focal therapy to address acute distress or crises for individuals, as well as their caregivers and families, adhering to evidence-based practices. When suitable, the service may also offer group therapy, assessment-informed consultation, and psychometric evaluations.
The post holder\'s responsibilities include medical input, consultation and clinical leadership to the ward team and overall clinical responsibility for patients admitted to the ward, as well as medical input and leadership in care planning and risk assessment for patients. The post holder is expected to ensuring Care Planning is implemented for patients on the ward.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA?
The Boroughs was portrayed by Shakespeare as one of the most disreputable clusters of streets outside London’s city walls, today Islington is a fashionable London borough. Islington hosts three of London’s most successful fringe theatres: one that prides itself on being the first pub theatre founded in England since Shakespeare’s day, and has promoted emerging playwrights and LGBT theatre since opening in 1970; the other is a studio-theatre of international repute; and the last one which hosts stand-up comedy.
Just four miles from the heart of central London, this trendy, liberal borough has an enviable property market, world-class theatres and an array of mouth-watering restaurants. On the weekends, locals can often be found browsing through small independent boutiques and a treasure trove of antiques, before making their way to sample the tempting array of international cuisine served at their market. Popular with young professionals and less so with families, Islington has also seen the rise of tech businesses and start-up hubs in recent years.
A wide range of properties can be found here, from ornate period terraces to stylish new-build apartments. Central and well-connected, this borough’s commuting population is served by Overground, Underground and Great Northern train line. There are also very good bus routes throughout the borough both day and night.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST?
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.
Participation in research and educational activities will be encouraged.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry (desirable)
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Within 12 months of completing CCT
An exciting full-time opportunity awaits a Senior Specialist Grade Doctor in Working Age Adult services near London. This role involves providing medical cover and leadership, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and welcomes overseas psychiatrists pursuing CESR. The post suits Specialists in Psychiatry, entering at Specialty Doctor, Specialist Grade (Associate Specialist), or Consultant grade.
The General Adult Psychiatry department has a purpose-built 60-bed facility, caters to diverse mental health needs. The Trust\'s acute pathway serves around 29.9 million working-age adults, emphasizing timely assessments and recovery. The multidisciplinary team develops individual care plans, involving service users and carers, with a focus on physical health and well-being.
Career development opportunities abound at this NHS Foundation Trust, with active education programs, CESR support, RCPsych exams, and involvement in research and CPD encouraged.
The area with its natural beauty, educational opportunities, and convenient connectivity, provides a well-rounded living experience for professionals seeking both career advancement and a high quality of life.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- 6 years experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry (desirable)
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- 6 year experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- 6 years experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Section 12
This is a great opportunity for overseas Consultants 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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Specialist Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
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MRCPsych or PLAB (essential)
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Experience of working as consultant for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (essential)
UK based applicants
- Experience of working as Consultant, Specialist or Specialty Doctor Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (essential)
- Section 12 (prefered)
An opportunity for a dedicated Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to work in London and join an Adolescent Mental Health Team that offers a dynamic and supportive environment. In 2022, the Trust was awarded an overall rating of \"Outstanding\" by the CQC. This is a great opportunity for overseas Specialists who want to establish themselves in the NHS. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs preferably with MRCPsych.
What is the NHS Trust like?
Formed in April 2000, this NHS Trust has since achieved University status and authorisation as an NHS Foundation Trust, recognising its substantial contributions to research and education. Serving a population of 1.5 million across 80 community and inpatient sites, this NHS Trust operates as a leading provider of mental health and community health services.
In January 2022, the Trust received its third consecutive \"Outstanding\" rating from the CQC, a testament to its unwavering dedication to high-quality care.
Career Development & Opportunities Available
The NHS Foundation Trust is accredited as an Investor in People employer and is consequently committed to developing its staff. You will have access to appropriate development opportunities from the Trust’s training programme as identified within your knowledge and skills appraisal/personal development plan. The post holder will be expected to participate in training and development activities which support the objectives of the service and which will contribute to his/her own personal development plan and continuing medical education.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE:
Non-EEA:
- MRCPsych (desirable)
- Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Specialist certification in psychiatry (desirable)
- Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- S12 (desirable)
- Completion of core training (desirable)
Discover an exceptional opportunity for a Specialist Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry at an NHS Trust in London. This dynamic role caters to overseas specialists aspiring to join the NHS, accepting applications from EEA-specialized candidates and experienced IMGs pursuing CESR.
As part of the highly diverse General Adult Psychiatry Department, you\'ll work in various mental health services, contributing to the well-being of over 800,000 individuals. The department functions as a cohesive team of doctors built on mutual respect and trust. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including adult mental health, crisis resolution, home treatment teams, community integrated mental health teams, eating disorders, liaison psychiatry, personality disorder services, and psychological therapies.
Support for CESR, Section 12, and AC are provided, fostering career development. Enjoy a vibrant life in London, while advancing your career in this exceptional NHS job opportunity.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
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Experience of working with outpatient in General Adult Psychiatry (essential)
Non-EEA Candidates:
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MRCPsych (desirable)
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Consultant or Specialist experience of working in with outpatients in General Adult Psychiatry (essential)
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult CMHT (essential)
- Section 12 (desirable)
An excellent job opportunity for either experienced Specialist grade (Associate Specialists) or Consultants in General Adult Psychiatry working in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester. The Trust\'s vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities and their staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use their services. They are really proud of their people, and continue to do everything they can to make sure that they are a great place to work.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million and their vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities. The Trust has more than 3,600 dedicated and skilled staff deliver care from 88 different locations in six boroughs. The Trust\'s mental health teams provide care and treatment for people with mild to moderate conditions such as depression, anxiety or dementia, or more serious mental health illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. They run \"Healthy Minds\" (psychological therapies), drug and alcohol services, psychiatric intensive care, rehabilitation services, military veterans\' services and many more.
The Trust\'s learning disability services are for people with a moderate to profound level of learning disability, such as those with downs syndrome. The Trust has an updated strategy (2022-2025) that confirms their commitment to being a specialist mental health, learning disability and autism provider, while recognising the impact of the pandemic and the changes within the health and social care system.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The service (generally for people aged 16 to 64) has been running since 2008, according to a model whereby their team of consultants are deployed as follows: three consultants work exclusively in the community and outpatient areas, one consultant works with the Early Intervention Service, two consultants cover the inpatient area and one works with our Home Treatment and A&E Liaison Team. Within this arrangement, the consultant appointed to this post will work with other sector consultants (East, West and South sector community outpatients).
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Situated in the east of Greater Manchester, between the City of Manchester and the Pennines National Park, the area offers a wonderful mixture of city and famously beautiful countryside. Manchester is one of the main cities of England, with all the benefits that brings including vibrant social and entertainment options in a vibrant city centre. The region enjoys excellent transport connections both international through the airport and local, via the M62, and M60 motorways and the Metrolink tram system. Approximately 22.5% of the population are from ethnic minority groups.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- European Specialist Qualification
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
- Section 12 and Approved Clinician
This is a great opportunity for any experienced General Adult Psychiatrists and including those working towards CESR or specialist registration in the UK.
The NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking for a Specialist in Inpatient Adult Psychiatry. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced Consultants Psychiatrists, Associate Specialist (Specialist Grade) and Specialty Doctors who is looking to work toward Specialist Registration through the CESR pathway.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs ideally with MRCPsych and overseas consultant or specialist experience looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Trust provides mental health services to all age ranges and supports people with a range of mental health problems whether they are mild, moderate or severe. The NHS Trust employs over 9,000 people who deliver support for the patient services. In addition to providing a wide range of patient services, we also contribute to training the next generation of nurses, doctors and therapists and conduct research that will help to advance clinical practice and treatments in the future.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Department is a 14 bedded ward which admits adults of working age. The district covers a largely rural area of 285 square miles with a population of approximately 114,000. There are 275 admissions per 100,000 adult population in Somerset. Over the last three years there was an average of 223 admissions per year with bed occupancy being lower than the national average. The majority of the patients admitted were given a diagnosis of a psychotic illness, followed by a mood disorder and then personality disorders.
The post holder will be part of the team which consists of a ward manager 0.5WTE, a deputy ward manager 1WTE, a trainee doctor 1.WTE, a medical secretary 0.4WTE, a ward administrator 1.0WTE, a ward psychologist 0.5WTE, three occupational therapists, 11 staff nurses, 17 health care assistants, and 6 service assistants.
The post holder will also be responsible for conducting Mental Health Act assessments for adults of working age admitted to the ward. Other Mental Health Act assessments for adults of working age in Mendip will fall to the community adult consultant psychiatrists. The post holder may be invited to contribute.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Based in the South West, the trust is located between various areas of outstanding natural beauty and the idyllic rolling hills of Exmoor, featuring national hotspots for cycling, surfing, and climbing. There’s plenty to keep you occupied alongside the abundance of music festivals and local traditions.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
There is real opportunity to progress through CESR at pace at this trust, with a strong desire for newly-qualified consultants to develop their specialty areas of interest and undertake in various cancer trials and research projects where possible. Research is encouraged here, particularly when this is appropriate to professional development and to the service development of the department.
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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
UK based candidates:
- Specialty Doctor Experience
- Specialisation in Psychiatry
- MRCPsych
- Consultant or specialist experience
An excellent job opportunity for either experienced Specialist grade (Associate Specialists) or Consultants in Learning Disability Psychiatry that continuously provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester. The Trust\'s vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities and their staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use their services. They are really proud of their people, and continue to do everything they can to make sure that they are a great place to work.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million and their vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities. The Trust has more than 3,600 dedicated and skilled staff deliver care from 88 different locations in six boroughs. The Trust\'s mental health teams provide care and treatment for people with mild to moderate conditions such as depression, anxiety or dementia, or more serious mental health illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. They run \"Healthy Minds\" (psychological therapies), drug and alcohol services, psychiatric intensive care, rehabilitation services, military veterans\' services and many more.
The NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver mental health through services based in each Borough and in conjunction with local Commissioners and local social service departments. The Trust\'s learning disability services are for people with a moderate to profound level of learning disability, such as those with downs syndrome. The Trust has an updated strategy (2022-2025) that confirms their commitment to being a specialist mental health, learning disability and autism provider, while recognising the impact of the pandemic and the changes within the health and social care system.
The Trust made the list of the top 120 best places to work in 2015, as compiled by HSJ and Nursing Times, in association with NHS Employers. 5 The list is a celebration of NHS organisations that have worked hard to promote great staff engagement and create an environment where people can enjoy their work. The Trust is accredited with a ‘two ticks’ symbol to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Department is a team of kind, fair & determined doctors. In the context of a Specialist Community Learning Disability service model these values translate into principles which drive their vision and work. The team is committed to building upon the evidence base which informs the delivery of safe, caring, responsive and well led services. Their network of teams benefit from sharing learning from quality initiatives, research, compliments, complaints and incidents which in turn drive locality developments and the plans they share. Their service model will be supported by Quality Improvement forums and Research and Innovation hubs, these groups will work across disciplines, organisations and geographical boundaries.
The service model provides a platform from which their multi-disciplinary teams deliver a broad spectrum of pathways. Each pathway is flexed to meet the individual needs, skills and circumstances of the client. A client’s pathway may vary in the range of reasons for involvement, the setting of the intervention, the approach taken, even the number of disciplines involved. The population of Oldham is around 238,722, with a growth projected increase to 246,645 by 2025 (2.18%). At present, around 5156 people, within the borough of Bury, have a known learning disability, with the five year forecast showing this to increase to 5536 by mid-2025.
The post holder will provide psychiatric input to adults with learning disabilities of 18 years and older within the area. The post holder will be a key member of the team and will have access to clinical space at the clinic. It is also expected that psychiatric assessment, advice and liaison will be given in a variety of community locations. For example: The post holder is expected to carry out assessments of complex cases and support development of multi-disciplinary management plans.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Oldham is a town with considerable geographical, cultural and ethnic diversity, situated in the northeast part of Greater Manchester, between the City of Manchester and the Pennines. The town enjoys excellent transport connections via the M62, and M60 motorways and the Metrolink tram system. The population of Oldham Borough is 227,312, of whom 62.1% are aged between 16 and 64 (OMBC 2013 mid-year estimate). Approximately 22.5% of the population are from ethnic minority groups.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCEM (UK) (essential)
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Specialist training in Learning Disability Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
This is a great opportunity for any experienced General Adult Psychiatrists working towards CESR or specialist registration in the UK, whilst working as a specialty doctor in the NHS.
An excellent job opportunity for either experienced Specialty Doctors or Specialist grade (Associate Specialists) in Learning Disability Psychiatry that continuously provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester. The Trust\'s vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities and their staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use their services. They are really proud of their people, and continue to do everything they can to make sure that they are a great place to work.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million and their vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities. The Trust has more than 3,600 dedicated and skilled staff deliver care from 88 different locations in six boroughs. The Trust\'s mental health teams provide care and treatment for people with mild to moderate conditions such as depression, anxiety or dementia, or more serious mental health illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. They run \"Healthy Minds\" (psychological therapies), drug and alcohol services, psychiatric intensive care, rehabilitation services, military veterans\' services and many more.
The NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver mental health through services based in each Borough and in conjunction with local Commissioners and local social service departments. The Trust\'s learning disability services are for people with a moderate to profound level of learning disability, such as those with downs syndrome. The Trust has an updated strategy (2022-2025) that confirms their commitment to being a specialist mental health, learning disability and autism provider, while recognising the impact of the pandemic and the changes within the health and social care system.
The Trust made the list of the top 120 best places to work in 2015, as compiled by HSJ and Nursing Times, in association with NHS Employers. 5 The list is a celebration of NHS organisations that have worked hard to promote great staff engagement and create an environment where people can enjoy their work. The Trust is accredited with a ‘two ticks’ symbol to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Department is a team of kind, fair & determined doctors. In the context of a Specialist Community Learning Disability service model these values translate into principles which drive their vision and work. The team is committed to building upon the evidence base which informs the delivery of safe, caring, responsive and well led services. Their network of teams benefit from sharing learning from quality initiatives, research, compliments, complaints and incidents which in turn drive locality developments and the plans they share. Their service model will be supported by Quality Improvement forums and Research and Innovation hubs, these groups will work across disciplines, organisations and geographical boundaries.
The service model provides a platform from which their multi-disciplinary teams deliver a broad spectrum of pathways. Each pathway is flexed to meet the individual needs, skills and circumstances of the client. A client’s pathway may vary in the range of reasons for involvement, the setting of the intervention, the approach taken, even the number of disciplines involved. The population of Oldham is around 238,722, with a growth projected increase to 246,645 by 2025 (2.18%). At present, around 5156 people, within the borough of Bury, have a known learning disability, with the five year forecast showing this to increase to 5536 by mid-2025.
The post holder will provide psychiatric input to adults with learning disabilities of 18 years and older within the area. The post holder will be a key member of the team and will have access to clinical space at the clinic. It is also expected that psychiatric assessment, advice and liaison will be given in a variety of community locations. For example: The post holder is expected to carry out assessments of complex cases and support development of multi-disciplinary management plans.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Oldham is a town with considerable geographical, cultural and ethnic diversity, situated in the northeast part of Greater Manchester, between the City of Manchester and the Pennines. The town enjoys excellent transport connections via the M62, and M60 motorways and the Metrolink tram system. The population of Oldham Borough is 227,312, of whom 62.1% are aged between 16 and 64 (OMBC 2013 mid-year estimate). Approximately 22.5% of the population are from ethnic minority groups.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych (UK)
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Specialist training in Learning Disability Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
This is a great opportunity for any experienced General Adult Psychiatrists working towards CESR or specialist registration in the UK, whilst working as a specialty doctor in the NHS.
An excellent job opportunity for either experienced Specialist grade (Associate Specialists) or Consultants in Learning Disability Psychiatry that continuously provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester. The Trust\'s vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities and their staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use their services. They are really proud of their people, and continue to do everything they can to make sure that they are a great place to work.
The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
The NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million and their vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities. The Trust has more than 3,600 dedicated and skilled staff deliver care from 88 different locations in six boroughs. The Trust\'s mental health teams provide care and treatment for people with mild to moderate conditions such as depression, anxiety or dementia, or more serious mental health illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder. They run \"Healthy Minds\" (psychological therapies), drug and alcohol services, psychiatric intensive care, rehabilitation services, military veterans\' services and many more.
The NHS Foundation Trust aims to deliver mental health through services based in each Borough and in conjunction with local Commissioners and local social service departments. The Trust\'s learning disability services are for people with a moderate to profound level of learning disability, such as those with downs syndrome. The Trust has an updated strategy (2022-2025) that confirms their commitment to being a specialist mental health, learning disability and autism provider, while recognising the impact of the pandemic and the changes within the health and social care system.
The Trust made the list of the top 120 best places to work in 2015, as compiled by HSJ and Nursing Times, in association with NHS Employers. 5 The list is a celebration of NHS organisations that have worked hard to promote great staff engagement and create an environment where people can enjoy their work. The Trust is accredited with a ‘two ticks’ symbol to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
WHAT IS THE DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Department is a team of kind, fair & determined doctors. They support people with mild, moderate or severe learning disabilities who are registered with a GP, to help them live a valued life in their community. The team is made up of learning disability nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and psychologists. They deliver a specialist assessment and intervention plan, which focuses on health inequalities, behaviour, risk, sensory, communication and psychological needs. They work in partnership with families and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for the patients in their home, community and other relevant settings.
The Team accepts referrals from service users, carers, social workers, GP\'s and other health professionals. All referrals will go through a screening process which checks whether you are eligible to access the service. In previous years, their colleagues have picked them as winners of the Principles of Care Awards, for their work with Down\'s Syndrome and dementia patients. The population is around 191,830 (ONS Data). At present, around 4144 people, within the borough, have a known learning disability, with the five year forecast showing this to increase to 4236 by mid-2025. Currently, the outpatient case load is around 150.
The post holder The post holder will provide psychiatric input to adults with learning disabilities of 18 years and older within the area. The post holder is expected to provide clinical leadership to the team, and provide consultation and input in Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Oldham is a town with considerable geographical, cultural and ethnic diversity, situated in the northeast part of Greater Manchester, between the City of Manchester and the Pennines. The town enjoys excellent transport connections via the M62, and M60 motorways and the Metrolink tram system. The population of Oldham Borough is 227,312, of whom 62.1% are aged between 16 and 64 (OMBC 2013 mid-year estimate). Approximately 22.5% of the population are from ethnic minority groups.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
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.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Board Certified Specialist in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
- MRCPsych (UK) (essential)
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Specialist training in Learning Disability Psychiatry
UK based applicants
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
This is a great opportunity for any experienced General Adult Psychiatrists working towards CESR or specialist registration in the UK, whilst working as a specialty doctor in the NHS.