Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry - Inpatients - Male

Posted 7 hours 16 minutes ago by Pennine Care

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description
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Consultant - General Adult Psychiatry - Inpatients - Male NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Inpatients - Male ward Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Hours to be worked 9-5pm plus on-calls) Job ref 311-M292-26-B

Site Tameside General Hospital - Mental Health Unit - Saxon Ward Town Ashton-under-Lyne Salary £113,565 - £150,569 PA, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/:59

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Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint substantive consultant psychiatrists to its General Adult Inpatient Service in Tameside. The posts have been developed following a redesign of services from a sectorised model to an inpatient/outpatient model. The post holder will provide consultant leadership for patients admitted to one of the acute working-age wards at the Mental Health Unit, Tameside General Hospital.

The focus of the role is to deliver high-quality, safe, trauma-informed inpatient psychiatric care while contributing to multidisciplinary leadership, service development, quality improvement, teaching and governance.

Main duties of the job
  • Provide consultant psychiatrist leadership for one acute working-age inpatient ward at Tameside.
  • Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, risk assessment and formulation for patients admitted to the ward.
  • Lead treatment planning and review, including pharmacological, psychological, social and legal aspects of care, using a bio-psycho-social approach.
  • Act as Responsible Clinician where appropriate and fulfil duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
  • Lead and participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary reviews, Mental Health Act work, urgent assessments and discharge planning.
  • Work collaboratively with the ward MDT, crisis/home treatment, liaison psychiatry, CMHTs, primary care and relevant partner agencies to support safe admission avoidance, inpatient care and discharge pathways.
  • Provide timely clinical advice to colleagues and contribute to the safe and effective functioning of the inpatient service.
  • Contribute to service evaluation, audit, quality improvement and accreditation activity in line with local and Trust priorities.
Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of ourand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
  • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
  • Access to Continued Professional Development
  • Involvement in improvement and research activities
  • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
  • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification

Person specification Qualifications
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification; MRCPsych or equivalent psychiatric qualification.
  • Higher degree or qualification in medical education, clinical research, leadership or management.
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise at the time of appointment; included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or within six months of eligibility; Approved Clinician status or eligibility to achieve this within three months; Section 12 approval or eligibility to achieve this within three months; good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
Transport
  • Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence, or can demonstrate an effective alternative means of meeting the travel requirements of the post.
Clinical skills, knowledge and experience
  • Excellent knowledge in the specialty; excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and broad medical knowledge; excellent oral and written communication skills in English; able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty; makes decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others; able to fulfil duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
  • A broad range of specialist or sub-specialist experience relevant to the post within the NHS or a comparable service.
Academic skills and lifelong learning
  • Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training; able to work in and lead teams; demonstrates commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working; evidence of ongoing CPD; participation in research or service evaluation; able to use and appraise clinical evidence; active participation in audit and quality improvement.
  • Evidence of planning and delivering teaching relevant to the post; reflection on CPD undertaken; experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation; achievements in education, research, audit or service improvement such as presentations, publications, prizes or awards; evidence of leading audit resulting in service change or improved outcomes.
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Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you'll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You'll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:
  • Identity verification
  • Right to work check
  • Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
  • Professional registration and/or qualification check
  • Occupational health assessment
  • Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You'll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

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