Specialist Grade in Old Age Psychiatry
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, CA2 6BFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£100,870 to £111,441
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
This is a post (10PA) for an old age specialist psychiatrist to provide medical input into the community Treatment team/memory service located in Nort...
It is envisaged that the post holder will work ten programmed activities. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 8 activities to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 pa to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and assistant medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.
- Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the EIP.
- 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)
Why us?
- Up to 8k relocation package
- 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
- 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.
Qualifications / Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Full Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered before appointment) with a licence to practice
- Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades
- Qualifications / Eligibility MBBS (or equivalent). Full Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered before appointment) with a licence to practice. Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Approved Clinician Status or working towards attaining AC Status within six months
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Approved Clinician Status or working towards attaining AC Status within six months
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
- Has undergone training in educational supervision
- Has undergone training in appraisal
- Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA
- Good knowledge of clinical risk management
- Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder
Desirable: - Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
Experience
Essential
- Develop effective relationships across teams and contribute to work and success of these teams - promote and participate in both multidisciplinary and inter-professional team working
- Wide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settings
- Experience of working autonomously
- Awareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
- Able to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable, adapting leadership behaviours to improve engagement outcomes and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, others
Desirable
- Experience in multi agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
- Experience in service management or development
- Experience of Clinical Audit
Skills
Essential
- High level of clinical skills including Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders
- Act as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical practitioners
- Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills
- Good teaching skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
- Established record of clinical leadership
Desirable
- Established ability as a clinical teacher
- Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy
- Up to date CPR training
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Able to sustain self and support others
- Trustworthiness
- Maturity, openness and flexibility
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form
- Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges
- Punctuality/good time management
- Honesty and integrity
- Well organised
- Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD
Desirable: - Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 October 2026
Last checked
6 October 2026
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