Physician Associate, Forensic Psychiatry - Preston
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Job summary
Physician Associates currently at university, but due to graduate in the next cohort (September 2023) would be eligible to apply for this post.
Physician Associate, Forensic Psychiatry - Preston
We are delighted to advertise this exciting new post for a Physician Associate to work with the Secure Services team based at Guild Lodge, Whittingham, Preston. The post is full time (37.5 hours per week). The working pattern will be Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This post will provide you with an excellent opportunity to gain experience of psychiatry, whilst further developing your skills as a Physician Associate. It will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience working with people who have severe and enduring mental illness and contact with the criminal justice system.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Forensic Psychiatry, under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. The main part of this role will involve supporting the clinical management of patients, both with their mental and physical health needs. You will have a weekly timetable that will outline your clinical commitments such as ward rounds, handovers, supervision and training. There will be support to help you develop skills in mental state examination and other elements of mental healthcare.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including primary and secondary mental health care across a wide geographical area. Specialist provision includes inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services (with both low and medium secure care for men, women and people with acquired brain injury).
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
26 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£38,890 to £44,503 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-MED043SS-23
Job locations
Guild Lodge
Whittingham Lane
Goosnargh, Preston
PR3 2JH
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guild Lodge
Whittingham Lane
Goosnargh, Preston
PR3 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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