This is a post for a full time (10PA's) consultant psychiatrist working in Poole, Dorset. The post holder will work within the Poole North CMHT based at Alderney Hospital, which provides comprehensive community-based services to patients registered with general practitioners within the north Poole area.

This post attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £10,000to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.

If you are interested in moving to our beautiful county we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000.

In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits.

Main duties of the job

There is an opportunity to recruit a full-time consultant psychiatrist to work within Poole North CMHT. The post holder will work alongside another 0.6 wte part time consultant colleague to deliver these services in Poole. The total over 65 population is approximately 27,500 and there are no inpatient responsibilities.

The consultants will provide clinical leadership to Poole CMHT and provide cross-cover for one another. In addition, they will be supported by 1.0 WTE of a ST4-6 psychiatric trainee and 1.0 WTE of a CT1-3 trainee.

Jointly, with the senior medical colleagues and staff in the Poole CMHT, the post holder will provide specialist Consultant input into the working of the Community Mental Health Team

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential

• General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility Essential

• Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• On Specialist Register in Older Adult Psychiatry.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post

Desirable

• Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Make decisions based on evidence and experience including contribution of others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Teaching Experience
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service.

Management Skills Essential

• Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
• Able to manage priorities
• Evidence of management/Leadership skills training

Desirable

• Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff

Leadership Skills Essential

• Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation

Clinical Governance Essential

• An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation

Research and Audit Essential

• Experience of carrying out an audit project
• Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
• Ability to supervisor junior medical staff undertaking research projects

Desirable

• Published audit project
• Ability to critically appraise published research

Supervision of Junior medical Staff Essential

• Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.
• Approved educational supervisor training

Self-Awareness Essential

• To have an understanding of own strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
• To have an understanding of the stresses involved in being a consultant psychiatrist and how to manage these appropriately.

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