About this role
Job summary
We have a new opportunity at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to work in out Adult ADHD, Autism and Tourette's team.
Main duties of the job
The Adult ADHD, Autism and Tourette's Team (AAATT Team) offers highly specialised diagnostic assessments and interventions for adults with Asperger's Syndrome, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Tourette's Syndrome. This is a newly developed post to expand the multi-disciplinary representation within the team and support implementation of forthcoming national directives around service delivery.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please see the attached job description or contact the service.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values Essential
oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice oDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement oAbility to work independently as well as part of a MDT oAble to form a good working relationship with the peer group oWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post oAbility to work under pressure oWillingness to participate in in-house training
Knowledge and Experience Essential
oFull GMC Registration oMBBS or equivalent
Desirable
oAdditional higher medical/scientific qualification relevant to the specialty oGMC Specialist Registration or commitment to obtain via CESR application. oS12 registered oMRCPsych
Skills and Abilities Essential
oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals oAbility to motivate and develop junior Medical Staff and other MDT members oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate oAble to meet duties under MHA and MCA oPost holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner. oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate
Desirable
oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address St Mary's Hospital
London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)