At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Consultant Psychiatrist, supporting older adults in care homes and memory assessments.
- Company: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation package, study leave budget, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Supportive environment with excellent peer support and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have GMC registration and relevant psychiatric experience.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Care Home Liaison and Memory Assessment Service within the Central and West Lancashire Network of LSCFT. This is a full time (10PA) post, with additional remuneration for any out of hours on call duties.
This is a combined post working across the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and the Care Home Liaison function within the Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT). Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust). Excellent peer support group. Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor. Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants. Relocation package available.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services. LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time. The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Person Specification
- Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
- Section 12 approved or within 3 months
- AC status or within 3 months
- Experience
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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