Job summary
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a Consultant to join the Louth CAMHS team, as part of our Specialist services division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of child and adolescent psychiatry and who is able to support the service on site at the Meridian Centre, Windsor House, Louth, LN11 0LF.
The role is part-time at 6PAs per week. As the role may entail travel across the county, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, or provide evidence of transport options. We are keen to speak to anyone interested in this role who is looking for a flexible working arrangement which may include job share, part time, compressed hours and we are open to discuss an element of hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
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To provide a full range of psychiatric treatments to service users.
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To be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work closely with local managers and services to ensure the efficient running of services and contribution to management.
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To be mindful of and actively involved in current safeguarding practices.
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To be part of the CAMHS Consultant cover rota both in and out of hours.
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To work clinically with children, young people and their families/carers and other allied professionals.
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To be involved in the assessment and management of urgent and routine referrals.
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To liaise closely with other relevant agencies.
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To keep accurate records as required.
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To contribute to service meetings for the services and contribute to the development of service strategy.
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To contribute to in-house training programmes within the services.
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To contribute to the development of knowledge and skills within the Service.
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To arrange and provide cross cover for leave with other Consultants on a reciprocal basis.
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To share responsibility for clinical audit of services with other consultant colleagues and in this matter, will comply with Royal College requirements.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust.
The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln.
As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.
What we offer
- A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
- 6 PA WTE Job Share will be considered
- £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
- Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
- The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
- The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.
- Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities
- 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system
- Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme
- Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day
- Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.
What we offer
- A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
- 6 PA WTE Job Share will be considered
- £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
- Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
- The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
- The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.
- Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities
- 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system
- Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme
- Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day
- Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.
- Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
- Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- DBS clearance.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Willingness to engage with further training in child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT, or other alternative routes, such as CESR Fellowship.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of child and adolescent patients.
- Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.1
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.
- Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
- Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- DBS clearance.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Willingness to engage with further training in child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT, or other alternative routes, such as CESR Fellowship.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of child and adolescent patients.
- Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.1
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
