Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Preston is seeking a Consultant for a role split between two Trusts. You will primarily work in outpatient clinics and provide assessments for memory patients with comorbid conditions. Candidates must hold GMC registration and be eligible for the Specialist Register. The position offers a flexible job plan and a supportive development environment, with additional benefits like a relocation package and study leave budget.

Benefits

Relocation package

Study leave budget of £3000 or £5000

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist register of the GMC.
• Eligibility for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months.
• Section 12 Approved status at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work at Royal Preston Hospital in outpatient clinics and consultations.
• Assess memory patients with comorbid issues at Charnley Fold.
• Participate in flexible job planning with the Trust.

Job description

Overview

Your work would be split equally between the two Trusts. At Royal Preston Hospital you would be working at the Neurosciences Centre alongside other Consultants. Most of your work would centre on outpatient clinics with some support for ward consultations as required. At Charnley Fold, you would be working with the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and would be expected to assess or give opinion on memory patients with comorbid issues.

Qualifications and Eligibility

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 and Contract

Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Relocation package available.

Development and Support

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.