Consultant Psychiatrist

North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ,
Knowsley, Merseyside
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Inpatient Psychiatry (General Adult) Substantive position Full time/Part time/job share Service summary A full time consultant post in adult inpatient psychiatry is now available based at Knowsley Recovery and Resource Centre Whiston General Hospital, Coniston Ward. The inpatient unit job constitutes 10 PAs . Roles and Responsibilities The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the service working alongside a well resourced, experienced and enthusiastic inpatient team. The post holder will have to demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and should have the ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team. The main responsibilities will be to provide clinical, educational, managerial, and leadership contribution to the team on the unit. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in management, innovating to develop and maintain an excellent service. Person specification The post holder should have MRCPsych or equivalent with full registration, licence to practice and specialist registered or within 6 months of obtaining CCT on the date of the advisory appointment committee. The post is suitable for those who have CCT in General Adult Psychiatry. The post holder should have excellent knowledge in assessing and providing mental health interventions in an inpatient setting. The Trust The Trust is committed to integrating mental and physical health services to deliver whole person care which supports our services users with all aspects of their health and wellbeing. We are passionate about providing outstanding patient care which aligns with NHS England 6Cs - Care, Compassion, Commitment, Communication and Competence. The Trust hosts undergraduates from UCLAN and Liverpool University with numerous opportunities to teach this cohort. There are also many opportunities to get involved in research and the trust has good links with Manchester and Liverpool University. TheTrust is committed to improving the working lives of our employees and all our employees are able to take advantage of range of benefits. These include access to 24 hours onsite gym at our Trust headquarters in Warrington and staff discounts. We actively promote equal opportunities, flexible working and staff support. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all employees to share this commitment. Appointments to regulated activities will require enhanced DBS disclosure. The Trust reserves the right to close this post once sufficient number of applications has been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at the earliest to avoid disappointment. This post is subject to an enhanced check with adults barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Successful candidates will either have a valid DBS check with the Trust or will be required to pay for the cost of the DBS Disclosure which is 47.50 for an enhanced disclosure, the cost of which will be deducted from first salary. For further details / informal visits contact: Please contact Dr Nismen Lathif - Associate Medical Director Knowsley Borough Email nismen.lathif@nwbh.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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