Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dynamic CAMHS team in Preston. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mental health service for children and young people. The role includes participation in the Consultant On Call rota and provides a supportive environment for professional development. With a generous study leave budget and potential recruitment premia, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career while making a significant impact in the community. Join a team that values flexibility and personal growth in a rewarding healthcare setting.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Up to £5000 for newly qualified Consultants

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

£40k recruitment premia

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required with Specialist Register eligibility.
• Must be Section 12 Approved upon employment commencement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GMC registration

Specialist register eligibility

Section 12 Approved

Approved Clinician Status

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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).

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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).
• 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

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.

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

Experience

• 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.