Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient, Barrow in Furness

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team at a leading hospital. This full-time role involves working within a multidisciplinary team in an 18-bedded unit, providing high-quality psychiatric care. The position offers excellent peer support, a generous study leave budget, and opportunities for clinical supervision. With a focus on professional development and flexible job planning, this role is perfect for those looking to enhance their career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3000

Relocation package up to £8000

Excellent peer support group

Opportunities for clinical supervision

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota.

Skills

GMC registration

Specialist register eligibility

Section 12 Approval

Approved Clinician Status

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Inpatients (10PA)

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Dova Unit at Furness General Hospital, Barrow. 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 (0.5 PA + 5% supplement).

Main duties of the job

The Dova unit, based at Dane Garth in Furness General hospital, is an 18 bedded mixed gender ward. There is an older adults ward also based at the hospital. FGH is a large district general hospital with around 268 beds, a full range of specialities and an accident and emergency department. The Dane Garth unit has established resident doctor posts including FY1s, FY2s a CT and GPSTs. This post holder would have the 2.5 WTE resident doctors supporting ward duties, along with input from a SAS colleague. There is an active monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues within the Cumbria locality too.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team including matron, ward manager, clinical leads, nursing staff, occupational therapy HCA and recovery support staff.

Qualifications and Experience

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.

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
• Relocation package available of up to £8000.

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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Employer: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF