Overview
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Preston (10 PAs). We are delighted to launch the recruitment for this exciting new Consultant post that has been developed in partnership between Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. This full time, substantive post is split equally between the two Trusts and would be based at Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold in Bamber Bridge. You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid. Your work would be split equally between the two Trusts. At Royal Preston Hospital you would be working at the Neurosciences Centre alongside other Consultants. Most of your work would centre on outpatient clinics with some support for ward consultations as required. At Charnley Fold, you would be working with the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and would be expected to assess or give opinion on memory patients with comorbid issues.
Responsibilities
* Participate on the Consultant On Call rota (additional remuneration).
* Work split equally between Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold; at Royal Preston Hospital, work at the Neurosciences Centre alongside other Consultants with most work in outpatient clinics and some ward consultations.
* At Charnley Fold, work with the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and assess or give opinion on memory patients with comorbid issues.
Remuneration and terms
Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
Qualifications
* 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.
Benefits and development
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexible enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
* Excellent peer support group.
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
* Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
* Relocation package available.
* Supports Consultant development through an active Medical Education department and opportunities to become Clinical & Educational Supervisors.
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