Specialist Grade Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry, Preston

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Specialist Grade Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Preston (10 PAs)

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Specialist Grade General Adult Psychiatrist to work with the Preston Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The post is full time and based at West Strand House in Preston.

If the successful candidate has AC status, there will be an expectation to join the Senior Medics On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable. Alternatively, for those without AC status, there may be an opportunity to join the 2nd On Call rota, for which there is also additional remuneration.

Main duties of the job

Preston CMHT, which includes Preston East and Preston West CMHT provides services to the adult population of Preston. The Preston CMHT is based at West Strand House. A range of other professionals with varying level of expertise supports the CMHT: operational managers, nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, occupational therapists, administrative and secretarial staff.

The services are delivered as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) that works with individual patients. The psychological services provided are comprehensive and include a range of assessments and treatments. The Occupational Therapy services provide a wide range of opportunities for patients.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and have a minimum of 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.

Date posted

09 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£83,945 to £95,275 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-MED066CW-24

Job locations

West Strand House

Block C, West Strand

Preston

PR1 8UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration at Licence to Practise
Section 12 approved
AC status

Experience

Essential

At least 12 years of experience since primary medical degree
At least 6 years of experience at SAS level (or equivalent)
Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration at Licence to Practise
Section 12 approved
AC status

Experience

Essential

At least 12 years of experience since primary medical degree
At least 6 years of experience at SAS level (or equivalent)
Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

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).