Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Inpatients

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Consultant to support ward duties, engage in multidisciplinary teamwork, and participate in clinical leadership activities. The post offers a recruitment retention bonus and opportunities in digital leadership, alongside a flexible approach to professional development. Ideal candidates require full GMC registration and relevant clinical experience.

Benefits

Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k

Monthly peer support group

Study leave budget of £3,000

Relocation package up to £8,000

Opportunities in Digital Leadership

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and eligibility for the Specialist Register within 6 months.
• Section 12 clearance at commencement of employment.
• Eligibility for recruitment and retention premia.

Responsibilities

• Support ward duties alongside resident doctors.
• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota.
• Engage with monthly peer group meetings.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Section 12 approved

Eligibility for Approved Clinician Status

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ward duties alongside 2.5 WTE resident doctors and a SAS colleague.
• Participate on the Consultant On Call rota (additional remuneration payable).
• Engage with the monthly peer group meetings of medical colleagues within Cumbria locality.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including matron, ward manager, clinical leads, nursing staff, occupational therapy HCA and recovery support staff.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC, or eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• Section 12 approved at the time of commencing employment and have or be eligible to have Approved Clinician Status.
• Eligible for recruitment and retention premia of £40k (subject to eligibility criteria).

Benefits

• Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k payable on commencement of employment (subject to eligibility criteria). Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible.
• Monthly peer support group.
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years, or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
• Relocation package available of up to £8,000.
• Opportunities in Digital Leadership for those with a passion for the area.

Additional Information

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 is 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.