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 Specialist Doctor to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) teams in Boston and Louth, as part of our Adult Inpatient and Urgent Care division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of general adult psychiatry and who is able to support the services with providing compassionate and high-quality care.
The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, split between 70% Boston and 30% Louth. We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share, compressed hours and part time working. There is an opportunity for 1 day of remote working for the postholder, as agreed with the Clinical Director. As the role will entail travel across the county and potential home visits, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, due to limited public transport.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive CRHT psychiatric service for adults aged 16 to 65 years. The catchment population, which is from 16 to 65, is approximately 136,000. CRHT have caseload discussions and has overall supervision of full-time specialty doctor in Crisis Team. The caseload is not direct and predominately the number on the caseload remains small.
Take a lead in the management of complex cases.
Support assessments of new patients and formulate treatment plans.
To use evidence-based treatment and follow local and national guidelines.
To work collaboratively and liaise with other teams within the Trust, other NHS organisations and third sector providers.
To use the Mental Health Act, as appropriate, within the course of their duties.
The Trust Doctor will be expected to participate in the postgraduate activities related to psychiatric services and to ensure CPD requirements are met.
The Trust Doctor will be expected to participate in departmental studies and the medical/clinical audit process.
The post holder is expected to participate in weekly MDT meetings and conduct CPA reviews.
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
10 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time 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 services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals
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
10 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time 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 services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals
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
- At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
- A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period, or in aggregate) since obtaining primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in relevant speciality in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades, or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Full GMC registration
- DBS clearance
Desirable
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months
- Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to further development
- Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to appraise own performance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
- Find creative solutions to problems
- Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
- A minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period, or in aggregate) since obtaining primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in relevant speciality in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades, or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Full GMC registration
- DBS clearance
Desirable
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months
- Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to further development
- Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Ability to appraise own performance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
- Find creative solutions to problems
- Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues.
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
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).
