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Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients (Dee Ward)


Company : Tripple Tree Ltd


Location : Liverpool, England


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients (Dee Ward)Join to apply for theConsultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients (Dee Ward)role atTripple Tree Ltd Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients (Dee Ward)2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theConsultant Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatients (Dee Ward)role atTripple Tree Ltd Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryThe Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team at Clock View Hospital, Liverpool. The post is a newly created post, which will be available due to the reconfiguration of the medical model at Clock View Hospital. The post will be one of four general adult inpatient Consultants at Clock View Hospital. The post holder would be responsible for 17 patients on Dee ward, which is a female acute ward. Job SummaryThe Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the inpatient team at Clock View Hospital, Liverpool. The post is a newly created post, which will be available due to the reconfiguration of the medical model at Clock View Hospital. The post will be one of four general adult inpatient Consultants at Clock View Hospital. The post holder would be responsible for 17 patients on Dee ward, which is a female acute ward.Clock View Hospital is a purpose built adult mental health facility based in Walton, Liverpool opened in 2015. There are 3 acute adult wards namely: Alt (mixed ward), Dee (female), and Morris (male). Clock view also houses Newton ward which is a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and an old age ward, Irwell.The post currently attracts a 10% R&R payment which will be reviewed next year.Main duties of the jobConsultant psychiatrist responsibility for 17 patients on Dee ward.Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients.Support staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.To be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice.To provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Manager's hearings.To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trust's risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement Meetings.To provide medical leadership to the team.Liaise with carers.To maintain effective communication with other services.Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues.About UsMersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.DetailsDate posted06 March 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus 10% R&R payment (non contractual) and 1% on callContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number350-MED6338008-DJob locationsClock View Hospital2a Oakhouse ParkLiverpoolL8 1EPJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesConsultant psychiatrist responsibility for 17 patients on Dee ward.Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients.Support ward based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.To be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice.To provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings.To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings.To provide medical leadership to the inpatient team.Liaise with families / carers.Liaise with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients.Liaise with other stakeholders and interested parties.The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, and primary care.Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues.The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures.Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.Participation in the training of other disciplines.Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines.Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits.Leads and manages a team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning.Job DescriptionPLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONJob responsibilitiesConsultant psychiatrist responsibility for 17 patients on Dee ward.Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for inpatients.Support ward based staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.Conduct patient reviews and lead multidisciplinary ward reviews, CPA reviews and multi-professional meetings.To be the responsible clinician for the purposes of the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and carry out duties in accordance with the code of practice.To provide verbal and written evidence to Mental Health Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings.To carry out comprehensive Risk Assessments and participate in Trusts risk management processes such as Health Risk Assessment and Management Meetings (H-RAMM) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) Meetings.To provide medical leadership to the inpatient team.Liaise with families / carers.Liaise with aspects of the Criminal Justice System regarding patients.Liaise with other stakeholders and interested parties.The post holder will be expected to maintain effective communication with other services, including in-patient and community mental health teams, and primary care.Provide clinical/educational supervision to junior colleagues.The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures.Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.Participation in the training of other disciplines.Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines.Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits.Leads and manages a team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning.Please See Job Description For Further InformationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.DesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management MRCPsych Additional clinical qualificationsEligibilityEssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointmentDesirableIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practiceTransportEssentialHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeEssentialClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge 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 MCA Excellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills & Lifelong LearningEssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinicial evidence Participated in continuous professional developmentDesirableAble 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 Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patientssPerson SpecificationEssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinicial evidence Participated in continuous professional developmentDesirableAble 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 Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patientssDisclosure 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. 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