Job Description

This is a community post working with an established community Learning Disability mental health team serving the Sunderland area.



The consultant in post will work closely with the community team.



The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of adults with learning disability referred with psychiatric, behavioural concerns.



As part of this role there is a population of Learning Disability Forensic patients living within Sunderland area for whom the post holder will have responsibility.



The community learning disabilities team is based at Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland.The post holder will have good links with the other consultant colleagues within learning disability services.



Currently there is one specialty doctor working within Sunderland community learning disability in addition to current vacant post.

There is access to a comprehensive Multidisciplinary team :

community nurses with specialist areas of expertise including Forensic, Autism, Primary Care and Behavioural

Psychologists



Physiotherapists



Occupational Therapist

There will be opportunity for mental health work, teaching, audit, and SPA activities.



Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.



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

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name:

Dr Suzy Guirguis

Email:

suzy.guirguis@cntw.nhs.uk

Tel:

07711292879



The post holder will be working across 3 pathways which include:



PBS pathway- this is based on the principles of Positive behavioural support and applied behavioural analysis for behaviours that challenge. The post holder will be supported by various professionals with the team to develop a behavioural plan and will be consulted to aid formulations as and when required.



Mental Health and Well-being Pathway- which will include diagnosing and managing mental disorders and promoting well-being in the ID population.



Physical health pathway to support our patients with physical health problems and work closely with primary/other secondary care services to help them get the right support and care.



As part of this role there is a population of Learning Disability Forensic patients living within Sunderland for whom the post holder will have overall responsibility. There is however an established Forensic Outreach team providing input as per the Forensic pathway.



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 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



This is a 6 PA Consultant post in Sunderland Learning Disability Community Adult CTT.



The Consultant in post will work closely with the community team which is made up of core located members of the local authority and Northumberland Tyne and wear foundation trust. The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of adults with learning disability referred with psychiatric, behavioural and epilepsy related behavioural problems.



There are close links between Epilepsy services at Sunderland Royal Infirmary and LD services in Sunderland. The postholder will be expected to work closely with Epilepsy service in Sunderland.



The post holder will be working across 3 pathways, as mentioned above.