Consultant Psychiatrists - CAMHS, Blackpool (2 posts)

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in Blackpool is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist for the CAMHS team. The position offers responsibilities in leading mental health services with a focus on children and young people. Applicants must have GMC registration and relevant qualifications. Benefits include a £40k Recruitment & Retention Premium and a relocation package.

Benefits

£40k Recruitment & Retention Premium

Relocation package

Study leave budget: £3,000 over 3 years

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Must have or be eligible for Approved Clinician Status within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Leading members of a well-established community children and young people's mental health service.
• Participating in the on-call rota and providing high quality clinical leadership.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Clinical leadership

Section 12 approval

Education

Specialist Register of the GMC

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Blackpool (10PA). Two substantive posts available.

The post holder will join the Fylde and Wyre CAMHS Team, based at Whitegate Drive Health Centre in Blackpool. The roles are full time (10 Programmed Activities).

This post includes eligibility for a Recruitment & Retention Premium and a place on the Trust’s Safety and Improvement Fellowship programme (funded by the Trust). The successful applicant will be required to participate on the Consultant On Call rota with additional remuneration.

Responsibilities

The post holders will be leading members of a well-established community children and young people’s mental health service. One post is newly created as a result of the Children and Young People’s (CYP) transformation. There are opportunities to contribute to service development and improvement.

Main duties include participating in the on-call rota and providing high quality clinical leadership within CAMHS.

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants should hold:

• Full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register of the GMC or eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• Section 12 approval at the time of commencing employment and have or be eligible to have Approved Clinician (AC) Status within 3 months.

Remuneration will be as set out in the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

About the Role and Benefits

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexible to support wider Trust ambitions).
• Excellent peer support group.
• Study leave inclusive budget: £3,000 over 3 years, or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
• £40k Recruitment & Retention Premium payable on commencement.
• Relocation package available.

Eligibility criteria apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for the recruitment and retention premium.

Location and Details

Location: Whitegate Drive Health Centre, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9ES.

Job titles and classifications: Grade Consultant; Salary £109,725 to £145,478 per annum; Contract Permanent; Working pattern Full-time.

Reference: 351-MED011SS-24-Q

Job locations include Whitegate Drive Health Centre, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9ES.

Additional Information

This post is subject to disclosure and barring checks (CRB/Disclosure) and Section 12 approvals where applicable. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; information can be found on UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK registration with current professional registration is required. The Job Description and Person Specification will be used for the appointment process and the Royal College of Psychiatrists has been consulted for job description approval.

Employer: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/