Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an old age consultant psychiatrist to become involved with inpatient service.
This is
a full-time consultant psychiatrist post providing clinical and
medical leadership to Ceddesfeld Ward. Ceddesfeld Ward is a 15-bedded
assessment and treatment unit for male patients experiencing organic brain
disease (the vast majority of which will be dementia-related) and the
associated complications of these.
The ward is co-located with
Hamsterley Ward (a similar 15-bedded ward for female patients) on the Auckland
Park Hospital site which has separate consultant psychiatrist input from Dr
Sarah Pearce. Together, the two wards work closely together to provide the hub
of organic inpatient care to patients in the Durham & Darlington locality
and have a strong reputation regionally for high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical PAs are 7.5 PA across the week and will provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will
lead the assessment and treatment of those patients on the ward. The post
holder will be expected to work with a well-established, cohesive and
enthusiastic MDT to maintain a high standard of clinical care for our patients.
The ward operates a report out every weekday
morning, which is effectively a board round of all patients on the ward and would be expected
to attend this meeting wherever possible.
The consultant psychiatrist will also assess
and treat their patients in line with evidence based clinical practice and in
keeping with the Trust clinical pathways (with specific reference to the
Dementia and Behaviours that Challenge pathways).
The post-holder is expected to be
the Responsible Clinician for any patients on the ward and will undertake any
such duties that are specified by the Mental Health Act 1983 and attending Mental Health Tribunals.
The post-holder is expected to
prioritise Mental Health Act Assessments for their own patients during working
hours and be a qualified DOLS Mental Health Assessor for any patients on their
personal caseload.
The Trust is eager to support
the development of a special interest and this is negotiable either at the time
of employment or at the Annual Job Plan Review meeting which takes place with
the Lead Psychiatrist (or Associate Medical Director) and Head of the services
(or Locality Manager).
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 mental health services for older people 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.
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: 6 October 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.