Consultant Psychiatrist in Community General Adult Psychiatry-Weymouth

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant psychiatrist to join us and play a key leadership role and influence the evolvement of the existing service in line with the Long-Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework. You will form part of a high calibre consultant peer group in the heart of Dorset and will work in an established multidisciplinary community mental health team in Weymouth.
We are in the process of rolling out and embedding the exciting new mental health offer in Dorset as part of the large-scale transformation work, and are in the process of building and developing successful relationships with Primary care and the Community. This post attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of 20,000 plus a further relocation package of up to 10,000 if relocating to Dorset. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits. Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash! Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive 500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!Main duties of the jobWeymouth and Portland CMHT is a large multidisciplinary team with a clinical team leader, 2 Band 7 specialists who co work complex cases, 8 CCO posts, dedicated duty workers, support workers and a very experienced admin team. We also have a Social workers who are part of the wider team. As part of its integrated service for service users on CPA and Standard Care, the team offers variety of services including a Physical Health Checks Service, Depot Clinic (including Olanzapine monitoring), Nurse led ADHD Clinic, Community Resource Team (social inclusion, employment, education), designated Duty service, psychological therapies (including a DBT pathway and individual therapy), Education and Quality Assurance meetings. We would love to hear from you to discuss how together we might design this role around you and your specialist interests, we are committed to enabling flexible working and would welcome a discussion on how this could be achieved for you. Please visit our Microsite for more information regarding our Trust. usAt Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.Person SpecificationQualifications/TrainingEssential
General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise. MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
Desirable
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualification
EligibilityEssential
Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry. On Specialist Register in enter specialism Psychiatry. Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post
Desirable
Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceEssential
knowledge in specialty Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
Teaching Experience Teaching Experience
Management SkillsEssential
Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care Able to manage priorities Evidence of management/Leadership skills training
Desirable
Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
Leadership SkillsEssential
Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice. Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
Clinical GovernanceEssential
An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
Supervision of Junior medical StaffEssential
Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff. Approved educational supervisor training
Research and AuditEssential
Experience of carrying out an audit project Experience or involvement in a research project and publication Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects
Desirable
Published audit project
Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustAddressWeymouth and Portland CMHT Radipole Road Weymouth DT4 0QEAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 152-ME35.23A
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