Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry - Auckland Park

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an old age consultant psychiatrist to become involved with inpatient service.This is
a full-time consultant psychiatrist post providing clinical and
medical leadership to Ceddesfeld Ward. Ceddesfeld Ward is a 15-bedded
assessment and treatment unit for male patients experiencing organic brain
disease (the vast majority of which will be dementia-related) and the
associated complications of these. The ward is co-located with
Hamsterley Ward (a similar 15-bedded ward for female patients) on the Auckland
Park Hospital site which has separate consultant psychiatrist input from Dr
Sarah Pearce. Together, the two wards work closely together to provide the hub
of organic inpatient care to patients in the Durham & Darlington locality
and have a strong reputation regionally for high quality patient care.Main duties of the jobThe Clinical PAs are 7.5 PA across the week and will provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will
lead the assessment and treatment of those patients on the ward. The post
holder will be expected to work with a well-established, cohesive and
enthusiastic MDT to maintain a high standard of clinical care for our patients.The ward operates a report out every weekday
morning, which is effectively a board round of all patients on the ward and would be expected
to attend this meeting wherever possible.The consultant psychiatrist will also assess
and treat their patients in line with evidence based clinical practice and in
keeping with the Trust clinical pathways (with specific reference to the
Dementia and Behaviours that Challenge pathways).The post-holder is expected to be
the Responsible Clinician for any patients on the ward and will undertake any
such duties that are specified by the Mental Health Act 1983 and attending Mental Health Tribunals. The post-holder is expected to
prioritise Mental Health Act Assessments for their own patients during working
hours and be a qualified DOLS Mental Health Assessor for any patients on their
personal caseload.The Trust is eager to support
the development of a special interest and this is negotiable either at the time
of employment or at the Annual Job Plan Review meeting which takes place with
the Lead Psychiatrist (or Associate Medical Director) and Head of the services
(or Locality Manager).About usWe are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of 320m and a workforce of some 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites in Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York and Selby. We provide a range inpatient and community services to 2m people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire. We also provide additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.We deliver our services by working in partnership with eight local authorities and clinical commissioning groups, a wide range of voluntary organisations, as well as service users, their carers and the public.Psychiatrists are essential
contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect
and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated
psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and
Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment
and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The
TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting
Document).The Trust welcomes conversations about flexible working practices.DetailsDate posted16 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
This post may be subject to a recruitment premia
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberC9346-MHSOP-214MJob locationsAuckland Park HospitalWestfield RoadBISHOP AUCKLANDCounty DurhamDL14 6AEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for further information on this post. Please note the job description is currently waiting approval from the Royal College.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for further information on this post. Please note the job description is currently waiting approval from the Royal College.Person Specification
Leadership
EssentialReflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.DesirableAble to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in mental health services for older people or within 6 months of gaining CCTApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Experience
EssentialDescribe your clinical experience relevant to this job roleDesirableAny other experience that may be applicable
Person Specification

Leadership
EssentialReflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.DesirableAble to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.DesirableAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change
Qualifications
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in mental health services for older people or within 6 months of gaining CCTApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
EssentialExcellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Experience
EssentialDescribe your clinical experience relevant to this job roleDesirableAny other experience that may be applicableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressAuckland Park HospitalWestfield RoadBISHOP AUCKLANDCounty DurhamDL14 6AEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressAuckland Park HospitalWestfield RoadBISHOP AUCKLANDCounty DurhamDL14 6AEUnited KingdomEmployer's website