Job descriptions is pending approval from Royal College.

This is an established post - Specialty Doctor in Community Psychiatry , Based at Birch Hill Hospital , Rochdale.

Main duties of the job

Duties will consist of providing assessments and management of new referrals and follow-up for patients under CMHT.

There will be a contribution to be made in terms of leadership and support of development of the service. The community Consultants-Dr Ema Etuk for the East team and also the Local Clinical Director, Dr Peter Kelsall- the consultant in charge of the West team- will be responsible medical officer for patients. Cross cover for periods of leave/study will be picked up by the other 3 trainees attached to the team.

Alongside the specialty doctor there is one, higher trainee (ST4-6), Core Trainee, and GP trainee.

The team workload is 300 and the average number of referrals per months is 12-15. Speciality doctor will be expected to build up their own case load and will be supported to work independently with access to supervision and regular input by Multidisciplinary team. The job is an excellent opportunity to develop competency in working with patients with complex needs managed under CTO provision.

About us

Rochdale hosts a thriving training and research environment. The total complement of Consultants in Rochdale is now 15 WTE (7 Working-Age 4 Old Age( two full time and 2 part time ) 2 CAMHS 1 Learning Disability, 1 Early Intervention)

The current model in Working Age is based on an inpatient/outpatient model. There are 3 Community Consultants (3 sectors), each covering outpatients only, and 2 Inpatient Consultants with a Full-time consultant cover for the EIT, full time consultant covering HTT/Access team .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Section 12 approval or willingness to seek approval

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent MSc
• Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as Msc or MD

Skills /Knowlegde

Essential

• Good Interpersonal and team working skills
• Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach etc

Desirable

• An additional area of relevant special interest
• Actively involved in continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 4 years in Psychiatry at CT, ST or Staff Grade level at least 2 years of these should be in general adult psychiatry
• Experience relevant to modern community orientated adult psychiatry.
• Experience of teaching and training

Desirable

• Experience of management.
• Experience of service development and planning.
• Experience of Forensic or Intensive Care services
• Worked for a total of 10years since primary qualification (which is acceptable by GMC for full/limited or temporary registration)

Motivation and attitude

Essential

• Flexible and able to adapt.
• Enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the running of the department in a forward-thinking can-do attitude.

Desirable

• Demonstrated initiative and innovation
• Further personal professional development

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Birch Hill Hospital

Union Road

Rochdale

OL12 9QB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

311-M162-24