Consultant Psychiatrist
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustOverview
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated Psychiatric Consultant to work on Athelon Ward. Athelon is a brand new, 14 bedded, mixed gender ward based in the city of Worcester.
Worcestershire is a classic mix of city and country living which offers an excellent work-life balance. You will be working alongside a SAS grade colleague. Designated office space will be provided along with a trust laptop and smartphone.
The Trust is committed to delivering the best mental health care and supporting the leadership development of their clinicians. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust aim to reflect the diversity of Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust's population and practice social inclusion.
The post, created due to service redesign, is responsible for fourteen inpatient patients and patients on leave from Athelon Ward along with support from an Associate Specialist Psychiatrist and Junior Doctors (FY1 Doctor and CT1 Doctor).
The Trust views this post as an opportunity to develop clinical leadership within the multi-disciplinary team and to contribute to the operation and the function of the inpatient pathway. This post will contribute to necessary modifications to improve arising issues within the structure and function of the Athelon Ward.
This post has been deemed eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s).
Main Duties of the Job
This will require close working with the Managerial and Clinical Leadership Team within the inpatient pathway. The post holder will offer clinical supervision to Junior Doctors and the Associate Specialist Psychiatrist. The main duties include:
- On a day-to-day basis, the Consultant Psychiatrist will maintain a close working relationship with the Ward Team and other Inpatient Mental Health Unit Teams.
- Collaboration on clinical matters with the Inpatient Multi-disciplinary Team, providing important liaison with other doctors in Primary and Secondary Care.
- Supervising and managing Junior Doctors.
- Engaging with leadership and management structures of the Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Delivery Unit.
- Supporting the Clinical Directors and relating to the Medical Director, who are ultimately responsible within the Trust to the Chief Executive.
- Participating in an annual job plan and appraisal.
- Committing to On Call duties at 1 in 20 (subject to change).
About Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is dedicated to delivering outstanding care. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust run community hospitals and health services across Worcestershire, providing mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust's team of over 4500 staff provide services for individuals of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust will support you to thrive, offering flexible working options for a great work-life balance, helping you fulfill your ambitions, and empowering you to make positive changes within your team or service.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
- Flexible and agile working opportunities.
- Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
- A wide range of staff networks, including LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage).
- Health service discounts and online benefits, including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes.
- Health and wellbeing opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT).
- Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration at the time of appointment). <
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