Specialist Psychiatrist - General Adult HBTT

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking experienced medical professionals to join the Central Lancashire Home Treatment Team. The role focuses on providing a 24/7 service to support individuals in the community, emphasizing prevention of hospital admissions. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, have a minimum of 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty, and be Section 12 Approved. This position is vital in ensuring quality healthcare remains accessible in the community.

Benefits

Active SAS Development Programme

Regular SAS Forum meetings

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty.
• Section 12 Approved at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 24/7 service to prevent hospital admission.
• Support service users in their homes.
• Work within evidence-based practice.

Job description

Overview

The Central Lancashire Home Treatment Team provides a 24/7 service for people in the Central Lancashire area with the main emphasis on preventing hospital admission where appropriate, preventing unnecessary 136 detentions and attendances at A&E departments. Working holistically to support service users within their own homes and remaining in the community as per evidence based practice. The post carries no responsibility for inpatients.

Requirements

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and have a minimum of 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment.

Development

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.