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
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
MRCPsych or equivalent
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Skills
Essential

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Ability and commitment to work with service users in service development and delivery
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively
Leadership skills
Ability to contribute to service planning, development, and management
Desirable

Formal leadership/management training
Knowledge
Essential

Excellent knowledge of operation of acute adult mental health service.
An understanding of relevant Government guidelines, targets and legislation
Clinical
Essential

Excellent experience of operation of acute adult mental health service
Assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health and psychological disorders with evidence-based interventions
Experience of consultation and liaison with mental health services and primary care