Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT NHS); Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry, delivering high-quality care within a supportive team. This part-time role offers flexible working, including hybrid options, and involves home visits across Lincolnshire. You'll engage in multidisciplinary meetings, provide clinical advice, and support service development, contributing to a well-respected organization focused on innovation and patient care.

Benefits

Wellbeing Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Requires travel across the county for home visits.
• Participation in case review meetings and leadership meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of new referrals and medical review of patients.
• Providing clinical advice and managing emergencies.
• Participating in on-call rota.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Clinical Advice

Mental Health Act Knowledge

Education

Consultant Psychiatrist

Job description

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Job Overview

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. We are seeking a passionate and committed Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Lincoln City CMHT team within our Adult Community division. The role involves delivering high-quality, compassionate care and supporting service development.

Position Details

• Part-time at 8 PAs per week, with flexible working options including job share and hybrid working.
• Requires travel across the county for home visits and appointments, with a car being essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assessment of new referrals.
2. Medical review of patients in multidisciplinary meetings.
3. Home visits when necessary.
4. Participation in case review meetings, team meetings, and leadership meetings.
5. Providing advice to GPs, liaison teams, and hospitals; occasional hospital attendance may be required.
6. Preparing reports and attending mental health tribunals for patients on Community Treatment Orders (currently none on caseload).
7. Ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation.
8. Reviewing and preparing reports under the Mental Health Act 1983.
9. Supporting research projects and supervising non-medical prescribers.
10. Providing clinical advice and managing emergencies, including assessments under the Mental Health Act and Section 136.
11. Participating in on-call rota and providing cover to colleagues as needed.

About the Trust

LPFT is a principal provider of NHS mental health, learning disability, autism, and social care services across Lincolnshire. With an annual income of approximately £120m and around 2,800 staff, it cares for about 53,000 patients annually across 40+ locations. The Trust is active in research, delivering NIHR clinical trials, and has a strong reputation for dementia research and industry trials.

Benefits and Contact

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, wellbeing opportunities, and discounts. For more information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Karen Asher
• Job Title: Head of Medical Workforce
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]