Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Harrogate is a vibrant,
picturesque and interesting spa town that provides the backdrop for a healthy,
safe and satisfying working environment. It has excellent housing stock,
sought-after state and independent schools, and was officially voted the
happiest place to live in the UK. It is within easy reach of motorways,
main-line rail services and within close proximity to Leeds Bradford Airport.Ripon
is a cathedral city in the borough of Harrogate. Population (2021) is 16,263.
There
is variability to the mental health needs of both areas, as there are pockets of
affluence with independent schools, as well as areas of deprivation and
unemployment.
This post was vacated by the previous
substantive consultant moving.
The Harrogate locality
is covered by two community mental health teams: The Harrogate Integrated
Community team (HICT) and Ripon Integrated Community Team (RICT). These teams include
workers with assertive outreach and primary care functions, hence the term
Integrated. They are both based at Hummingbird House, Harrogate. There is a Crisis and Resolution Team based here as well. The acute
hospital liaison service is based at Harrogate District Hospital. The post
holder will be working with the Ripon Integrated Community team. Another
consultant also provides input into this team with 5 PAs. The team covers the
areas of Ripon, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge.
Main duties of the job
The expectations of the clinical work are that you will
provide consultant input in line with the principles of New Ways of Working.
The core clinical work will involve outpatient clinics, formulation-, review-
and leadership- meetings and Mental Health Act-related work. The direct
clinical workload centres on clinic-based meetings. As a result of the Transformation of Mental
Health Services in Harrogate, inpatient services are provided from Foss Park Hospital
in York with enhanced support for local teams provided through the crisis
resolution and home treatment team.
You will not act as a care coordinator. You will act as a lead professional
for those patients not subject to CPA. You will conduct up to 2 new assessments
per week, following the initial assessments by the care coordinator. You will conduct 10 follow ups per week. Review will occur on a regular basis to manage
the caseload within acceptable numbers.
Cover arrangements and supervision of junior medical staff will be
shared with the other post holder who works 5 PAs in this team.
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: 28 August 2026
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