Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Community Psychiatry, Blackpool

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Fylde Coast (10PA)

*Golden Hello payment Payable*

This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years

Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Fylde Coast Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT), based at The Gateway, Blackpool FC Stadium. The post is full time (10PA).

The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides a 24/7 service for people in the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre area, aged 16 years old or above who have moderate to complex or serious mental health problems, with the main emphasis on preventing hospital admission where appropriate, preventing unnecessary 136 detentions and attendances at A&E departments. Working holistically to support service users within their own homes and remaining in the community as per evidence-based practice, the HbTT have other various functions including assessment, and gatekeeping. The main clinical duties are arranged around conducting clinics and home visits for patients referred to and under the care of the HbTT.

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:

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

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. 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. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-MED027FC-24

Job locations

The Gateway, Blackpool FC Stadium

Seasiders Way

Blackpool

FY1 6JW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description for this post has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description for this post has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
  • On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
  • Section 12 approved or within 3 months
  • AC status or within 3 months

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this post
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
  • On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
  • Section 12 approved or within 3 months
  • AC status or within 3 months

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gateway, Blackpool FC Stadium

Seasiders Way

Blackpool

FY1 6JW


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gateway, Blackpool FC Stadium

Seasiders Way

Blackpool

FY1 6JW


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Medical Director

Dr Ahmed Moustafa

medicalrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk

01253448008

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-MED027FC-24

Job locations

The Gateway, Blackpool FC Stadium

Seasiders Way

Blackpool

FY1 6JW


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