Job summary
Appointment of a full-time Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry based at Peter Hodgkinson Centre, Lincoln 3 days a week and in the Grantham Crisis Team, based at the Sycamore Centre, Grantham, 2 days a week.
The post holder will be working alongside a skilled multi-disciplinary team who provide general psychiatric care for adults through our inpatient and urgent care pathways. This post will have the support of a supervising Consultant, CESR Fellow and Resident Doctors for the female inpatient unit. In the crisis team, there will be the support of a supervising consultant
This post is for a Fixed Term 6 Month contract.
Home working could be considered for the SPA time only. Clinical work must be on site.
(The job description is currently subject to Royal College approval)
Main duties of the job
oTo be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to the patients of Castle Ward an 18 bedded female acute ward.
oTo be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing services to the patients under the care of the Grantham Crisis Team
oLiaising with other professionals and agencies involved in the patients' care.
oAttend care planning meetings, ward rounds, risk assessments and referral meetings.
oSeeing patients independently within the crisis team for psychiatric review
o Prepare reports for case summaries, CPAs, Tribunal/Managers' Hearings and Discharge Summaries.
oThe Specialty Doctor will be expected to participate in the postgraduate activities related to psychiatric services and to ensure CPD requirements are met.
oThe Specialty Doctor will be expected to participate in departmental studies and the medical/clinical audit process.
oSo far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
oTo work in unison with the Trainees to provide medical and psychiatric cover for the patients within the ward.
oTo be mindful of and actively involved in current safeguarding practices.
oTo be involved in the assessment and management of urgent and routine referrals.
To support the crisis team MDT in the management of complex patients through attendance at weekly MDT meetings and liaison with the wider system.
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 you:
A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
10 PA WTE Job share, flexi-working 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 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.
L Lease car scheme/ cycle to work scheme
Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day
Free on-site car parking and access to 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 you:
A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
10 PA WTE Job share, flexi-working 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 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.
L Lease car scheme/ cycle to work scheme
Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day
Free on-site car parking and access to 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
- At least two full-time years in a specialty training programme in relevant specialty, or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, 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 is desirable
- 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 and Abilities
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
- At least two full-time years in a specialty training programme in relevant specialty, or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, 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 is desirable
- 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 and Abilities
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).
