Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

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

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist for a full-time position split between Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold. The successful candidate will participate in outpatient clinics, assess memory patients, and be included in the Consultant On Call rota. Required qualifications include full GMC registration, Specialist register eligibility, and Section 12 Approved status. The role offers competitive remuneration and additional benefits for professional development.

Benefits

At least 2.5 SPAs as standard

Excellent peer support group

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview.
• Section 12 Approved status is required at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the Consultant On Call rota with additional remuneration.
• Work split equally between Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold.
• Assess memory patients at Charnley Fold.

Education

Full GMC registration

Inclusion on Specialist register of the GMC

Section 12 Approved

Job description

Overview

Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Preston (10 PAs). We are delighted to launch the recruitment for this exciting new Consultant post that has been developed in partnership between Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. This full time, substantive post is split equally between the two Trusts and would be based at Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold in Bamber Bridge. You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid. 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the Consultant On Call rota (additional remuneration).
• Work split equally between Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold; at Royal Preston Hospital, work at the Neurosciences Centre alongside other Consultants with most work in outpatient clinics and some ward consultations.
• At Charnley Fold, work with the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and assess or give opinion on memory patients with comorbid issues.

Remuneration and terms

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

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or 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.

Benefits and development

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexible enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
• Excellent peer support group.
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
• Relocation package available.
• Supports Consultant development through an active Medical Education department and opportunities to become Clinical & Educational Supervisors.