Consultant Psychiatrist in MHSOP City East CMHT
The post would appeal to anyone with an established interest in Mental Health Services for Older People. 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 work in partnership at both strategic and operational levels with relevant external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
You will provide excellent clinical leadership, actively develop your team, and offer expert advice to hospital and community specialists, managers, and directors on delivering excellent care and developing strategic directions. The consultant has ongoing responsibility for patient care and departmental functioning. You will liaise with general practitioners, hospital and community specialists, and other relevant agencies.
About us
We may close the advert early if we receive enough applications, so please apply promptly. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings, serving over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland with a staff of 6,500. We aim to reflect our community in our workforce and promote equal opportunities. Details of benefits and other information are available in the Information for Applicants document. We support flexible working arrangements. All substantive roles require a 6-month probation period, and applicants must have permission to work in the UK. The cost of DBS disclosures will be deducted from salary. Priority will be given to applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria.
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
We seek a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our community mental health services, either full-time or part-time. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, high-quality care, with opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership.
Additional Benefits
You will receive a £22,500 recruitment and retention premium paid over three years, along with an up to £8,000 relocation package (conditions apply).
Job Description Summary
Applicants must be registered medical practitioners with or eligible for CCT or equivalent, and eligible for the Specialist Register within six months of interview. The post involves strategic and operational collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring respectful treatment of service users, carers, and advocates. You will provide clinical leadership, develop your team, and liaise with GPs, hospital, and community specialists.
We may close the advert early if enough applications are received.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust offers a wide range of health services across numerous settings, serving over a million residents. We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.
Further information on benefits and policies is available in the attached documents. We support flexible working and require a 6-month probation for new staff (excluding medical staff). All roles require UK work permission, and DBS costs are borne by the applicant. Priority will be given to NHS staff at risk who meet the criteria.
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 is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Evington Centre
Clinical Director/Consultant Psychiatrist
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