Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist, Lancaster & Morecambe CMHT and Inpatients
*Welcome bonus payable*
This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over two years.
We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to join the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and Inpatient Services in Lancaster and Morecambe. This full time (10PA), permanent post would be based at The Orchard, Lancaster.
Main duties of the job
Lancaster and Morecambe locality operates on a sector based model of care. Community based consultants retain the inpatient responsibility for their sector's inpatient beds are at the Orchard. The post holder will be expected to provide sector-based input into 1 treatment ward (mixed) (The ward has 18 beds but will be covered by 3 consultants in total).
This post is one of 3 CMHT general adult consultant psychiatrist posts (3.0 WTE) within the Lancaster and Morecambe locality.
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
The role:
- This post is eligible for a bonus payment of 5% of basic salary paid in 4 instalments over 2 years. Do get in touch with us to find out more about our posts and this added welcome bonus to all our eligible new appointees.
- 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, up to £8k with studio accommodation available in Preston if needed too.
The Government have announced their intention to introduce the need for mandatory COVID vaccinations for all frontline patient facing roles (and those staff working in patient areas). This will come into effect from 1st April 2022. This role will fall in this category and as such if you are appointed it is likely that your COVID vaccination status will form part of your Occupational Health assessment. If you would like further information on the vaccine and for ways to book this please visit www.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Its also an exciting time to be joining LSCFT as we are expanding our Medical Leadership positions in areas such as suicide prevention, GIRFT, research and Mental Health Law. 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, along with other areas of interest such as mentorship, becoming an appraiser and more.
Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about this post and opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Its also an exciting time to be joining LSCFT as we are expanding our Medical Leadership positions in areas such as suicide prevention, GIRFT, research and Mental Health Law. 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, along with other areas of interest such as mentorship, becoming an appraiser and more.
Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details about this post and opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
- Section 12 approval or within 3 months
- AC status or within 3 months
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge and experience in specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
- Section 12 approval or within 3 months
- AC status or within 3 months
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge and experience in specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
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).
