Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established CTT with several exciting opportunities in the region. This is also an extremely exciting and interesting opportunity to spearhead and contribute towards the development of Hope Haven, Hope Haven - a mental health and wellbeing hub in the heart of Whitehaven and Copeland which is a community partnership initiative between CNTW and several partnership organisations.



There is also opportunity to be part of developing ongoing changes within services in the region such as The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) which is also a new venture in the region between university of Cumbria and Imperial college London. The aim is to produce doctors committed to delivering cutting-edge healthcare approaches and serve the needs of the Cumbria community.



This is a full time (10PA) post for an adult consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the Portland House, 11-12 Portland Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1PY.

The post-holder is expected to:

Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the CTT. Support the medical workforce on the west CTT 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 t o work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers' Charter).

Why us?



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.



Please see attached job description for further details.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name:

Dr Sharath Vishwaraj/ Dr Prathibha Rao

Email:

Sharath.Vishwaraj@cntw.nhs.uk/ Prathibha.rao@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel:

0191 245 6872