Job Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Inpatients, Blackpool
RRP payment Payable
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k payable on commencement of employment.
Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
We are excited to launch the recruitment of this substantive Consultant Psychiatrist role at The Harbour, Blackpool. You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult Psychiatry and will become a leading member of the well established, in-patient, multidisciplinary teams based at TheHarbour.
The post is permanent and full time (10PA).
Main Duties of the Job
* Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload.
* Assessment of patients referred by community teams and responsibility for any admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
* Out‑of‑Hours Cover.
* Assessment, diagnosis and treatment ensuring that physical health is considered alongside psychological and social issues.
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.
About Us
The Harbour is located just off the M55 and therefore enjoys good transport links to Preston and other parts of Lancashire. For those using public transport, there are regular services to Blackpool and other parts of the Fylde Coast, as well as a regular service to Preston.
The Role
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (flexibility for enhancements).
* Excellent peer support group.
* Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years or £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
* Relocation package available.
Person Specification – Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice.
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months.
* Section 12 approved or within 3 months.
* AC status or within 3 months.
Experience Essential
* Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
The Harbour, Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE
Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
Other Information
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