Specialist Grade in Older Persons Psychiatry

Job summaryThis Crisis resolution and home treatment team has been accredited with the Home Treatment Accreditation Scheme (HTAS) since June 2017.This service operates at the critical and well-established interface of acute psychiatry, with close links to the large all-age liaison psychiatry services at Sunderland Royal and South Tyneside General Hospitals, as well as enjoying close links to the working age and older adults' community mental health teams and inpatient services.

The base for the UCT is the Barton Centre at Hopewood Park Hospital. You will join an experienced and well-established crisis service which provides crisis assessment and home treatment for patients experiencing acute mental health problems, including older adults with both functional and organic mental illnesses who can be managed in the community with intensive mental health support, without the need for hospital admission.

You will join a skilled UCT multi-disciplinary (MDT) workforce, including 3 Consultant colleagues, 1 Specialty doctors, 1 Foundation trainee doctors, non-medical prescribers, a pharmacist and specialist nurses. Main duties of the jobTo provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and formulation to patients presenting with organic and functional mental health crises aged 65+ taken on for home-treatment with the Sunderland & South Tyneside Crisis Team.

To undertake Section12 work in relation to Mental Health Act assessments for UCT patientsTo provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for the provision of) up to date, evidence-based interventions for patients under the service's care.

To collaborate with GPs, Community Teams and primary care clinicians on follow-up arrangements for patients assessed or treated within the service. To provide leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the MDT, including for the Access and Triage components of the service.

To work collaboratively with colleagues in other specialist mental health teams and develop proactive links with the community services; particularly with a view to developing more robust pathways into appropriate follow-up care once discharged.

About usWhy us? Up to 8k relocation package30 days study leave (every 3 years)Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job planRemote working available as suits service needsDedicated 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 beingTeaching and research opportunities availableStimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education CentreEmployee Excellence awards Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts.

Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links.

The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty. DetailsDate posted25 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 104,401 to 115,341 a year pro rata for part time ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number263-COM26-014Job locationsHopewood ParkSunderlandSR2 0NBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesApplicants should have at least 6 years experience working in Older persons Psychiatry and working towards application for CCT.

Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and in the process of applying for Approved Clinician status. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Job description Job responsibilitiesApplicants should have at least 6 years experience working in Older persons Psychiatry and working towards application for CCT. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and in the process of applying for Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)Full Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered before appointment) with a licence to practiceCompleted a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS gradesShall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdfApproved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician Status or working towards attaining AC Status within six monthsDesirableMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisalIncluded on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion Knowledge EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatryorking knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCAGood knowledge of clinical risk managementGood knowledge of evidence-based strategies for management of psychiatric disorderDesirableAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Experience EssentialDevelop effective relationships across teams and contribute to work and success of these teams - promote and participate in both multidisciplinary and inter-professional team workingWide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of working autonomouslyAwareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviourAble to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable, adapting leadership behaviours to improve engagement outcomes and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, othersDesirableExperience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or developmentExperience of Clinical Audit Skills EssentialHigh level of clinical skills including Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disordersAct as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical practitionersAble to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent communication skillsGood teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerEstablished record of clinical leadershipDesirableEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapyUp to date CPR trainingAbility to apply psychological models to practical situations Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS (or equivalent)Full Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered before appointment) with a licence to practiceCompleted a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS gradesShall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdfApproved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician Status or working towards attaining AC Status within six monthsDesirableMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisalIncluded on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion Knowledge EssentialUp to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatryorking knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCAGood knowledge of clinical risk managementGood knowledge of evidence-based strategies for management of psychiatric disorderDesirableAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Experience EssentialDevelop effective relationships across teams and contribute to work and success of these teams - promote and participate in both multidisciplinary and inter-professional team workingWide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of working autonomouslyAwareness of leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviourAble to manage situations that are unfamiliar, complex or unpredictable, adapting leadership behaviours to improve engagement outcomes and seeking to build collaboration with, and confidence in, othersDesirableExperience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or developmentExperience of Clinical Audit Skills EssentialHigh level of clinical skills including Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disordersAct as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical practitionersAble to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent communication skillsGood teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient mannerEstablished record of clinical leadershipDesirableEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapyUp to date CPR trainingAbility to apply psychological models to practical situationsDisclosure 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). 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 nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressHopewood ParkSunderlandSR2 0NBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation TrustAddressHopewood ParkSunderlandSR2 0NBUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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