Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
The post is based at Cross Lane Hospital, which is a
modern, custom-built, AIMS-accredited psychiatric unit. The Ayckbourn unit
houses the male and female AMH wards.
The job is split into 3 sessions of
supporting professional activities (SPA) and 7 sessions of direct clinical care
(DCC).
You will
provide expert assessment and care to patients admitted to the wards,
specifically to 6 patients, 3 on each ward. They will have a dedicated slot for
discussion of their patients in the daily report out. The daily report out is
attended by a Multidisciplinary team comprising the people described in Section
3. They provide input based on a biological, psychological, and social model to
support the treatment and recovery of each patient. The two nurse consultants
would have similar slots to discuss their patients. There is an expectation of
the postholder supporting the Specific MHA requirements that the Nurse
consultants portfolios, such as sectioning of patient, does not permit.
It is hoped that you will be encouraged to use the
enhanced SPA provision within this post to engage in research, education or
service development in conjunction with local colleagues in order to ensure
that this can occur in formal protected time. You will be
expected to provide key medical leadership to the wards alongside the MPACs
and a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Offer senior advice and
support in the assessment, formulation, diagnosis and management of presenting
conditions.
Support
the team and other prescribers to make safe and effective prescribing decisions
where required.
Senior medical care/supervision in the assessment,
diagnosis, care planning and delivery of pharmacological and psychosocial
interventions.
Take part in morning
report out meetings with the team as well as attending MDT meetings,
professionals meetings, and the team leadership meeting.
Take part in and
provide insight and direction into complex case work, contributing to the
overarching formulation of patient care and planning within the scope of MDT
approach.
Join the wider team in
providing relevant teaching and training when required.
Provide support to the Nurse Consultants in their role as Approved Clinicians and Non-medical
prescribers.
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 in the Specialty 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.
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
- Experience of working within the specialty
Desirable
- Any other experience that may be applicable
Closing Date: 15 September 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.