Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
The post is a replacement 10 PA post. Sedgefield treatment
and intervention team is based in Spennymoor. The Team provides secondary
mental health service input for all mental health conditions for working age
adult population. The team receives referrals mostly from GP surgeries via
central Access team and other sources such as Crisis team/ Liaison Psychiatry/
wards. The team provides specialist support to patients with significant mental
health difficulties such as mood disorders/ schizophrenia/ bipolar disorder/
personality disorder and adult neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD/
Autism. The Team is able to obtain expert advice from Trust-wide specialist
services which include an ADHD service, the Autism Spectrum Assessment Team and
the eating disorder service. Crisis Team manages access to inpatient services.
The post-holder will develop effective working relationships with members of
the Crisis Team and Inpatient Team by closely liaising with these services when
patients are referred to the crisis team / needing alternative to hospital beds
will be managed by the crisis team and the patients who need to be in hospital
will be managed by the inpatient team. The
post holder will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team and contribute to
compassionate and evidence-based patient care and service improvement.
Situated within Spennymoor, County Durham, working into Sedgefield
North PCN which consists of 10 GP Practice groups in the area.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will work as
part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical expertise for both new
and ongoing cases particularly issues around psychopharmacology, diagnosis,
risk assessments including liaison with the local GPs and inpatient
units. All referrals for inpatients will
be seen initially by the Crisis Team who are based nearby. West Park Hospital
is the receiving mental health inpatient unit. All referrals for inpatients
will be seen initially by the Crisis Team who are based at West Park Hospital,
Darlington.
Most outpatient work will be at
enterprise house with some clinics based at the Pioneering care centre in
Newton Aycliffe. However, there will is also expectation to do home visits and
outreach as necessary. The consultant is expected to liaise with inpatient
teams for instance formulation meetings and transfer of care meetings.
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
- Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.
Desirable
- Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Experience
Essential
- Describe your clinical experience relevant to this job role
Desirable
- Any other experience that may be applicable
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
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