Job Description

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.
As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you. And as a specialist in Adult inpatients, you'll know how best to support the patients in our care.
An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient old age consultant psychiatrist in a male dementia assessment unit You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of adults over age 65 years presenting cognitive impairment and comorbid conditions. The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of assessment and of treatment.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Dr Charlotte Deasy, Associate Medical Director, Inpatient CBU
Email: Charlotte.Deasy@cntw.nhs.uk
Tel: 0191 2468753
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit. You will provide medical leadership to the MDT. The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service.
You will be supported by a medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.
This is a substantive post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.
About us
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 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.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
263-IP25-004-B
Job locations
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Sunderland
SR5 1NB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS, MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in old age Psychiatry
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Eligibility
Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in learning disability population
• Experience of clinical audit
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable

• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
• Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
• Experience in service management or development

Fitness to Practise
Essential

• Good values
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness, and flexibility

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS, MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in old age Psychiatry
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Eligibility
Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in learning disability population
• Experience of clinical audit
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable

• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
• Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
• Experience in service management or development

Fitness to Practise
Essential

• Good values
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness, and flexibility