Consultant in General Psychiatry NW Leics CMHT
The post would appeal to anyone who has an established interest in Mental Health Services. You will need to ensure that people who use services, carers, and advocates are treated with respect and dignity. Please refer to the job description and person specification to support your application. The post holder will be required to work in partnership at both strategic and operational levels with relevant external stakeholders. The post holder will need to ensure that people who use services, carers, and advocates are treated with respect and dignity.
Main duties of the job
You will provide excellent clinical leadership and actively develop your team along with expert advice to our hospital and community specialists, managers, and directors on what is needed to deliver excellent care and to develop future strategic directions. The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the proper functioning of the department. The consultant will liaise with general practitioners, hospital and community specialists, and other agencies where relevant. Please refer to the essential and desirable criteria when outlining the skills, knowledge, and experience needed in your application.
About us
We may close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to community outreach, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community and actively promote equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, especially underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviors, and other information can be found in the Information for Applicants document. We offer flexible working arrangements and a 6-month probation for new staff (excluding medical staff). All roles require UK work permission, and DBS check costs are borne by the individual. Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet the criteria will have priority for interview.
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our community mental health services, either full-time or part-time. You will work with established multidisciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically, to deliver innovative, high-quality care.
Opportunities for personal initiatives, research, specialist interests, teaching, training, management, and leadership are encouraged.
Additional Benefits: A recruitment and retention premium of £40,000 paid over three years, and an up to £8,000 relocation package (conditions apply).
Application Requirements: Registered medical practitioners with or eligible for CCT or equivalent, and eligible for the Specialist Register within six months of the interview.
You will work in partnership at strategic and operational levels with relevant stakeholders, ensuring respectful treatment of service users, carers, and advocates. You will provide clinical leadership and develop your team, advising hospital and community specialists, managers, and directors on care delivery and strategic planning. The role involves ongoing patient care responsibilities and departmental management. Liaising with GPs, hospital, and community specialists, and other agencies is essential.
Note: The advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC Registration with a license to practice
* Medical Qualification
* MRCPsych or equivalent
* Specialist Register
* CCT or equivalent
* Eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview
* Higher Degree
* Diploma
Experience
* Clinical expertise in the specialty/subspecialty
* Approved/eligible for Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
* Approved/eligible for Approved Clinician status
* Experience across relevant settings
* Research experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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