Consultant Psychiatrist, Older Adult Psychiatry

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 to work as part of the Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service, based at the Lytham Unit, located in the lovely town of Lytham. This post is full time (10PA) and substantive.

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.

Main duties of the job

This post will add to four community older adult consultant psychiatrists within the locality. This support will provide leadership and support development of the memory service moving forward and in response to changing commissioning intentions.

The post holder has responsibility for the assessment and diagnosis of dementia and other organic and cognitive disorders within the Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should 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.

The role:

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).

• Excellent peer support group

• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants

• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

• Relocation package available.

At our Trust, were 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise

• 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