Job Description

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. We are a CQC 'Outstanding' rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust. Striving for a better service leads to a better you.



This is a 9 PA consultant opportunity. The role will include predominantly (9 PAs) providing senior medical input into the CTT within the Newcastle / North Tyneside localities.



The post holder will be joining a dynamic group of experienced medical and non-medical colleagues who are committed to working hard for the benefits of patients and their families. There are significant opportunities to become involved in service development, and excellent links with local Universities with opportunities for teaching and research, linked to Medical Schools at the Universities of Newcastle and Sunderland.



The Trust is located in the North East 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 one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.



Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name:

Dr Selma Osman

Email:

Selma.osman@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel:

0191 2875060 (ext 65060)



The post holder would provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of elderly patients referred to the team. You will be part of a team of consultants based at the Centre for Health of the Elderly, Campus for Aging and Vitality (CAV). This is also where you will have your office, secretarial support and where members of the wider multi-disciplinary team are based. The CTT and MAMS comprise o Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Support Workers. The CTTs provide a service to people with both functional and/or organic disorders and are able to work flexibly across geographical boundaries in response to workload pressures.



The configuration of senior medical staff will be regularly reviewed through team job planning to ensure that workloads are evenly balanced. The post holder will be part of the team leadership team. There are regular leadership meetings in the service.



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 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.



The post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellence in clinical care, in working effectively with multi-disciplinary in-patient teams and promoting the safety and wellbeing of the patients. The post holder is expected 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). The Trust is constantly seeking to improve its services and to respond to changes in health care need and demand. This job description may be amended in a light of changes to patterns or service delivery and the post holder should be flexible and open to changes that enhance patient care and will be expected to play a central role in developing these services.



The post holder should familiarise themselves with Trust Policies and Procedures and their practice should be compliant with these. The Trust is striving to have standard work for its senior medical staff and within the Multidisciplinary Teams with the view to have a consistent high-quality evidence based and safe approach to care on all its Inpatient sites.



Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.