Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their CAMHS team in Preston. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a well-respected community mental health service, focusing on children and young people. The role includes participation in the Consultant On Call rota and involvement in an innovative 'Safety and Improvement Fellowship' programme. With a supportive environment and excellent peer group, this position promises professional development and a chance to make a significant impact in mental health care. If you are passionate about improving mental health services, this role is for you.

Benefits

Recruitment premia

Study leave budget

Relocation package

Peer support group

Clinical supervisor opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Section 12 approved status is required at the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead member of a community children and young people's mental health service.
• Provide input to the Preston CYP service and Royal Preston Hospital.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health services

Clinical supervision

Digital leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register eligibility

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston (10PA)

*RRP payment Payable*

This post will attract a Recruitment Premia, please see below for details.

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Preston CAMHS Team, based at Ellen House in Preston. The post is full time (10PA).

In addition, we would also like to offer the successful applicant a place on our 'Safety and Improvement Fellowship' programme. In LSCft, we have worked in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting to create a development programme that will build upon the skills and experience you have developed so far in the improvement and enable you to take it to a much deeper level. The cost of this programme will be funded by the Trust.

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 post holder will be a leading member of a well-established, community children and young people's mental health service. You will provide input to the Preston CYP service and Royal Preston Hospital A&E and Paediatric ward.

Minimum Requirements

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
• £40k premia payable on commencement
• Relocation package available.

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.

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: 01 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 351-MED018SS-24-I

Job Responsibilities

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

The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 23 April 2024.

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, experience and skills 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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Ellen House, 1-3 Ellen Court, Preston, PR1 7RH

Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/