Livewell's aim is to give the best possible care and support to people in the place they want to be and at the right time to enable them to live the best lives they can. We are looking for an innovative and passionate consultant to work within our CMHS, to help us achieve our aims and to help shape the future of MH services in Plymouth.
We are on an exciting journey of transformation and you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a new core model of MH care that emphasises a stronger interface with primary care.
Appointment will be to the new Consultant contract, salary range £105,504 to £139,882 for ten PAs, dependent on seniority and thresholds, subject to negotiation of an agreed job plan.
Main duties of the job As a consultant in the community service, you will be responsible for providing high quality care to community patients via outpatient clinics. As a senior clinician you will be at the core of decision-making in patient care and service provision working closely with both medical and operational management. You will be forward thinking and able to provide sound clinical leadership to the experienced multi-disciplinary team with ease.
In this dynamic community-based position, you will find the perfect balance of clinical responsibilities & the chance to influence service development. Whether you are passionate about pioneering new ways of working, interested in teaching, or considering research, we encourage you to bring your vision to life with us.
About us As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to help you achieve that work/life balance. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working for you with various options from hybrid working to LTFT or compressed hours. Step into a role where your leadership will be valued, your ideas welcomed and where your career can truly thrive. Apply today and be part of a future-focused team dedicated to making a lasting impact.
We believe in our doctors and your ability to contribute to the development of the organisation as a whole. As one of the UKs only providers of physical, mental and social healthcare services for people of all ages and one of the UKs largest health and social care Community Interest Companies, we know our staff are our biggest asset. LSW is rated good and outstanding in areas by the CQC and our staff are committed to improve on ratings year on year. We are also extremely proud partner of the Peninsula Medical School (a joint venture between Plymouth and Exeter Universities).
Interviews will be held week commencing 10 March 2025.
Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached a copy of the Job Description for Consultant with Community Mental Health Services.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Eligibility for full registration with GMC with a licence to practice. Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry at the time of taking up the Post (Specialist Registrars applying in advance must be within six months of their CCT at the point of being interviewed). Eligibility for Section 12 and Approved Clinician Approval. Extensive experience in Community/ Adult Psychiatry essential.
Desirable Higher academic qualification (MSc, PhD or other relevant higher qualifications). MRCPsych. Specialist areas e.g. Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Qualification in Teaching Learning. RCPsych Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry and/or Older Adults.
Experience Essential Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. Participation in Continual Professional Development. MDT Working. Ability to offer expert psychiatric opinion on full range of emergency and routine clinical situations.
Desirable Experience in Community psychiatry, experience in working in a Community Mental Health Team and CPA. Evidence of special interest.
Research, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management & Practical Requirements Essential Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems. Ability to teach undergraduates. Ability to communicate with patients and staff both orally and in writing, to a high standard. Computer and IT skills. Reliability. Excellent team working skills. Caring attitude to patients and relatives. Advise on efficient running of the service. Participate in department management. Experience in audit. Sensitivity to the importance of considering user's views in individual treatment plans and also service development. Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate. Willingness to work expected hours of the job and on-call with reasonable adjustment to any disability. Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable Completion of clinical research. Enthusiasm toward developing research in partnership with the University. Publications in refereed journals. Experience in designing teaching curricula for undergraduates. Ability to provide educational supervision to SpRs/junior doctors. Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Evidence of service improvement and design specific to community settings. Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest Address 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould Plymouth Devon PL4 7PY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are on an exciting journey of transformation and you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a new core model of MH care that emphasises a stronger interface with primary care.
Appointment will be to the new Consultant contract, salary range £105,504 to £139,882 for ten PAs, dependent on seniority and thresholds, subject to negotiation of an agreed job plan.
Main duties of the job As a consultant in the community service, you will be responsible for providing high quality care to community patients via outpatient clinics. As a senior clinician you will be at the core of decision-making in patient care and service provision working closely with both medical and operational management. You will be forward thinking and able to provide sound clinical leadership to the experienced multi-disciplinary team with ease.
In this dynamic community-based position, you will find the perfect balance of clinical responsibilities & the chance to influence service development. Whether you are passionate about pioneering new ways of working, interested in teaching, or considering research, we encourage you to bring your vision to life with us.
About us As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to help you achieve that work/life balance. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working for you with various options from hybrid working to LTFT or compressed hours. Step into a role where your leadership will be valued, your ideas welcomed and where your career can truly thrive. Apply today and be part of a future-focused team dedicated to making a lasting impact.
We believe in our doctors and your ability to contribute to the development of the organisation as a whole. As one of the UKs only providers of physical, mental and social healthcare services for people of all ages and one of the UKs largest health and social care Community Interest Companies, we know our staff are our biggest asset. LSW is rated good and outstanding in areas by the CQC and our staff are committed to improve on ratings year on year. We are also extremely proud partner of the Peninsula Medical School (a joint venture between Plymouth and Exeter Universities).
Interviews will be held week commencing 10 March 2025.
Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached a copy of the Job Description for Consultant with Community Mental Health Services.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Eligibility for full registration with GMC with a licence to practice. Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry at the time of taking up the Post (Specialist Registrars applying in advance must be within six months of their CCT at the point of being interviewed). Eligibility for Section 12 and Approved Clinician Approval. Extensive experience in Community/ Adult Psychiatry essential.
Desirable Higher academic qualification (MSc, PhD or other relevant higher qualifications). MRCPsych. Specialist areas e.g. Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Qualification in Teaching Learning. RCPsych Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry and/or Older Adults.
Experience Essential Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. Participation in Continual Professional Development. MDT Working. Ability to offer expert psychiatric opinion on full range of emergency and routine clinical situations.
Desirable Experience in Community psychiatry, experience in working in a Community Mental Health Team and CPA. Evidence of special interest.
Research, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management & Practical Requirements Essential Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems. Ability to teach undergraduates. Ability to communicate with patients and staff both orally and in writing, to a high standard. Computer and IT skills. Reliability. Excellent team working skills. Caring attitude to patients and relatives. Advise on efficient running of the service. Participate in department management. Experience in audit. Sensitivity to the importance of considering user's views in individual treatment plans and also service development. Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate. Willingness to work expected hours of the job and on-call with reasonable adjustment to any disability. Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable Completion of clinical research. Enthusiasm toward developing research in partnership with the University. Publications in refereed journals. Experience in designing teaching curricula for undergraduates. Ability to provide educational supervision to SpRs/junior doctors. Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Evidence of service improvement and design specific to community settings. Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest Address 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould Plymouth Devon PL4 7PY Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
