At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead assessments and clinics for new patients in a supportive community mental health team.
- Company: Join 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: Opportunities for clinical supervision and digital leadership roles available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold full GMC registration and be eligible for Specialist Register.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the South Ribble Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), based at Pathways Mental Health Resource Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston. This is a full time (10PA) post, with additional remuneration for any out of hours on call duties.
At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us.
Main duties of the job:
- The main clinical duties of this role are arranged around conducting assessments and clinics for new patients and follow up reviews.
- You would lead the weekly MDT meeting to review patient progress and assist with the task management for your patients.
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.
About us:
- 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.
- Relocation package available.
- Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
- Role is supported by a Junior Doctor and 0.5 SAS Doctor.
- We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area.
- There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.
Job responsibilities:
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 7 August 2024.
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. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
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.
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.
Employer details:
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pathways Mental Health Resource Centre, St Aidan's Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6GD, United Kingdom
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