Consultant Psychiatrist, General Inpatient Psychiatry

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Clitheroe seeks two full-time Consultant Psychiatrists to join the General Adult Psychiatry team. The roles involve providing medical leadership within inpatient teams, focusing on acute care and psychiatric intensive treatment. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and be eligible for the Specialist Register. The positions offer a competitive remuneration package, relocation support, and opportunities for professional development, including study leave budgets and flexible work plans.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Relocation package

£40k premia payable on commencement

Qualifications

• Must be registered with GMC and eligible for Specialist Register.
• Must be Section 12 Approved upon starting.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership to the inpatient multidisciplinary team.
• Work across 12 bedded acute ward and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.
• Develop and deliver medical care on an inpatient basis.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Specialist registration of the GMC

Section 12 Approved

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Overview

We are really excited to advertise these posts to be based at the Whalley Inpatient Unit which opened at the end of 2023. The Trust is seeking two substantive, full time Consultant Psychiatrists to join the General Adult Psychiatry team in Pennine Lancashire. The wards at Whalley will provide inpatient treatment for patients with moderate and severe mental health difficulties. The Whalley site comprises of two acute 12 bedded wards and an 8 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in the well-known village of Whalley, in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Two Consultants will work across the unit, each taking responsibility for a 12 bedded acute ward and half of the PICU patients. The Consultant will provide Medical Leadership to the inpatient MDT and will work with a Specialty Doctor and Junior Doctors. The Multi-disciplinary Team will be made up of the Mental Health Nursing team, Pharmacists, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists with input from Social Workers from the relevant Local Authority.

Responsibilities

The post holders will carry no responsibility for outpatient work and will provide medical leadership to the inpatient multidisciplinary team (MDT) on the Whalley unit. They will work with a Specialty Doctor and Junior Doctors and share responsibility for a 12 bedded acute ward and half of the PICU patients. They will contribute to the development and delivery of medical care on an inpatient basis across the unit.

Qualifications and Eligibility

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.

Benefits and Other Details

• 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
• Relocation package available
• £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. 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. Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd