What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant Psychiatrist in Community General Adult -Dorchester position at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant psychiatrist to join us and play a key leadership role and influence the evolvement of the existing service in line with the Long-Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework. You will form part of a high calibre consultant peer group in the heart of Dorset and will work in a well established and supportive multidisciplinary community mental health team.
You will be included in the on-call rota. The on-call rota is Dorset wide and paidat 3% on call availability supplement plus additional PA.
This is a part time role of PA's covering a Primary Care Network of nine GP surgeries, which includes mainly rural communities and Dorchester town.
We are committed to enabling flexible working and would welcome a discussion on how this could be achieved for you.
This post attracts a Recruitment and Retention payment of £10,000 plus a further relocation package of up to £10,000 if relocating to Dorset. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits.
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us?
If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Main duties of the job
On site are also various other services such as Older Persons CMHT, Memory Assessment Service, Psychology department, which provides excellent opportunity for collaborative working with the bonus of onsite parking available at no additional cost.
The team consists of one Advanced Nurse Practitioner, a CT2 trainee, two Joint Team Leaders, Community Psychiatric Nurses and healthcare assistants.
To find out more please visit, Dorset HealthCare : : Consultant Psychiatrists within CMHTs
We would love to hear from you to discuss how together we might design this role around you and your specialist interests.
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 MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Management Skills
Essential
Desirable
Leadership Skills
Essential
Clinical Governance
Essential
Supervision of Junior medical Staff
Essential
Research and Audit
Essential
Desirable
