Mental Health Specialist for Community Services

1 month ago


Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Specialist to join our team in Sunderland, working within the Community and Access CBU of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Summary:

This is a replacement post within the Sunderland older adult community services. As the job description indicates, the main duties and roles of the post holder include assessment of mental health difficulties in new referrals and existing patients, overseeing the results of medical investigations and responding appropriately to concerns raised, participating in MDT discussions, devising management plans, and liaising with primary care.

The clinical responsibilities of the job will include assessment (medical and psychiatric), treatment, and management of patients referred to the service. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess mental health difficulties in new referrals and existing patients
  • Oversee the results of medical investigations and respond appropriately to concerns raised
  • Participate in MDT discussions and devise management plans
  • Liaise with primary care and other healthcare professionals

The post holder will be supported in developing any academic interest and to partake in audit and research. They will also have access to dedicated and protected SPA time, flexible working opportunities, and remote working options as suits the service needs.

Benefits:
  • A competitive salary of up to £120,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • A relocation package of up to £8,000
  • 30 days study leave every 3 years with a generous study leave allowance
  • Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
  • Remote working available as suits service needs
  • Dedicated and protected SPA time
  • Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological, financial, and career well-being
  • Teaching and research opportunities available
  • Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
  • Employee Excellence awards
  • Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk


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