Substantive part-time consultant post (8 PAs) in the Central Lancashire team of the all-age Early Intervention Service, which supports people aged 14 to 64 experiencing first-episode psychosis or at-risk mental state. The consultant shares clinical leadership with the other team consultant, guiding decisions within the multidisciplinary team and taking responsibility for young people accepted into the team's care from age 16. The post carries paid Consultant On Call duties and a study leave budget. Section 12 approval is needed at start, with Approved Clinician status or eligibility for it.
What the job involves
- Clinical lead responsibility, jointly with the other consultant, for decision-making within the multidisciplinary team
- Assessment and management of people aged 14 to 64 with first presentation of psychotic symptoms or at-risk mental state
- Responsibility for young people aged 16 and over accepted for care by the Central Lancashire team
- Participation in the Consultant On Call rota
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligible within 6 months of interview
- Section 12 approval, held at start of employment
- Approved Clinician status, or eligible within 6 months of interview
Experience
- Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to the post
What’s offered
- Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years, or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified consultants
- Relocation package available
- Excellent peer support group
- Opportunities to become a clinical or educational supervisor
- Job plan built around special interests and development areas
- Opportunities in digital leadership
- Flexible working, including term time, compressed hours and flexi-time
- Wellbeing resources and support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
