Specialty Doctor - Forensic Psychiatry - Preston

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Whittingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work with a supportive multi-disciplinary team at Guild Lodge, contributing to patient care and assessments. With no on-call commitment, the position emphasizes a balanced work-life approach, allowing for flexible working patterns. The Trust is committed to professional development and offers a robust SAS Development Programme, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Active SAS Forum

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in psychiatry required.
• Must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams on various wards.
• Participate in assessments and care planning for patients.

Skills

Psychiatry

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Report writing

Patient assessments

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Section 12 approved

Job description

Specialty Doctor - Forensic Psychiatry - Preston

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area Forensic Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs) Job ref 351-MED031SS-25

Site Guild Lodge Town Goosnargh Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/05/2025 23:59

As an integrated Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, Psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, flexi-time and career breaks.

Specialty Doctor – Forensic Psychiatry, Preston (10PA)

We are seeking to recruit a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry to work with the teams based at Guild Lodge, Goosnargh, which is located on the outskirts of Preston. The post is substantive full time (10 PAs). There is no on-call commitment attached to this post. However, for those who are Section 12 approved, there may be the opportunity to join one of the 2 nd Tier on-call rotas within one of the localities, for which additional remuneration would be paid.

Main duties of the job

The clinical component of the post is based on the Forensic Brain Injury Service and you will contribute to the multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) on Bleasdale, Whinfell and Langden wards. In addition, you will participate in MDT assessments of patients referred into the service. You will contribute to care planning. There will be opportunities to build up your confidence in report-writing and preparing reports for and presenting to manager’s hearing and Tribunals.

The post holder shall provide clinical input and support to the Consultant and other MDT members. Further details about the clinical duties can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

There is a supportive workforce at Guild Lodge with opportunities to attend and contribute to the teaching programme within Guild Lodge and Trust.

Working for our organisation

To be eligible to apply for this post, you must possess at least 3 years’ experience in psychiatry and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. Ideally, you will be Section 12 Approved, or eligible for approval at the time of commencing employment.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• Section 12 approved (within 3 months)

Experience

• Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.