About this role
Job summary
Lead, innovate and transform acute mental healthcare.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Cherry Ward, AWP's modern 18-bed acute inpatient unit in Bristol.
Cherry Ward is a psychologically informed, recovery-focused service where multidisciplinary working, innovation and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do. Supported by a Specialty Doctor and Core Trainee, you will provide clinical leadership for patients with complex mental health needs.
As Responsible Clinician, you will lead assessment, treatment and care planning, supervise the medical team, contribute to Mental Health Act processes and work closely with community and acute services to ensure seamless patient care and effective discharge planning.
You will join an experienced and enthusiastic team committed to continuous improvement, clinical excellence and achieving the best outcomes for patients and carers. Opportunities are available to contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and specialist interests.
AWP offers excellent professional development, leadership support and a highly competitive NHS benefits package.
Based in vibrant Bristol, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life, excellent transport links and easy access to London, South Wales, Devon and Cornwall.
Leadership. Innovation. Recovery. Your next opportunity starts here.
Main duties of the job Why Join Cherry Ward?
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide clinical leadership within our 18-bed acute inpatient service, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex mental and physical health needs.
As Responsible Clinician, you will lead the care of detained patients, undertake regular ward reviews and support recovery-focused treatment planning. Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will supervise junior medical staff, contribute to Mental Health Act processes, prepare Tribunal reports and provide specialist medico-legal expertise.
You will work closely with Intensive and Community teams to ensure seamless patient pathways, supporting timely discharge through effective CPA planning and robust aftercare arrangements. The role also includes providing senior medical support to the Section 136 Suite during daytime hours.
Cherry Ward is committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. You will have opportunities to participate in Clinical Governance, audit and quality improvement projects while helping to shape the future of acute mental healthcare across the Trust.
Join a supportive and ambitious team committed to delivering outstanding care and improving outcomes for the people of Bristol.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Please note that Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme.
As a result, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require GMC sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility Essential
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
Experience Essential
Experience of assessing and treating patients in a inpatient setting. Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
Personal Skills Essential
To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work Ability to appraise own performance as a Consultant. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Clinical Skills Essential
Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations.
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant. Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.
Desirable
Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches
Teaching Essential
Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
Desirable
Experience as an Educational Supervisor for trainees
Research and Audit Essential
Experience or involvement in a research project and publication. Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Management Essential
Evidence of management/leadership skills training.
Desirable
Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff
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 Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address Callington Road Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)