We are excited to launch the recruitment of this new, substantive Consultant Psychiatrist role at The Alfred Barrow Health Centre in Barrow-in-Furness. You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist in Children and Young People's Mental Health and will become a leading member of the team.
In addition, we would also like to offer the successful applicant a place on our 'Safety and Improvement Fellowship' programme. In LSCft, we have worked in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting to create a development programme that will build upon the skills and experience you have developed so far in the improvement and enable you to take it to a much deeper level. The cost of this programme will be funded by the Trust.
The postholder will also be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota for which additional remuneration is payable.
Responsibilities
* Assessment and management of patients referred for Psychiatry in‑put from the internal MDT
* Urgent assessment and management of young people presenting to A&E / ward
* ADHD case load with supervision of Nurse Prescriber
* Supporting the MDT with risk management
* Liaising with Paediatrics / Primary care where appropriate
* Out‑of‑Hours Cover for the in‑patient unit and 136 suite
* Assessment, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that physical health is considered alongside psychological and social issues
Qualifications & Requirements
* Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
* It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status.
* Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
* Please read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document.
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Benefits
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (with flexibility for enhancements to support other activities).
* Excellent peer support group
* Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
* A funded place on our 'Safety and Improvement Fellowship Programme' developed in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting.
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
* Relocation package available.
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k payable on commencement of employment, subject to tax and NI.
As a key player in the field, we boast new development of a specialised Neurodevelopment pathway and employ the Thrive modelling and transformation approach. At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.
Please note that further communication from LSCFT will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCFT to contact them.
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