Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry

Overview

You will lead a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) that provides a 24/7 service for people in the Blackburn, Darwen and Hyndburn area. The main clinical duties are arranged around assessing new patients and carrying out follow up reviews. The postholder will carry no responsibility for inpatients.

The postholder will also be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.

• 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.
• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (flexibility for enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
• Disclosures: if the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made to the successful candidate(s). Please be aware of the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice and that a copy is available by logging on to the DBS website.
• AI application policy:
  If you use AI to assist with your application, you must declare this. Undeclared use may result in withdrawal.
• Referees:
  Ensure email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees to enable LSCFT to contact them.

• Eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years.
• Payable as a full time post (10PA). Salary set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract.
• 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, we're 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 your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan. We have an extremely active Medical Education department and support 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. Please ensure that you read the person specification as your application will be measured against this document. All posts which require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are subject to the aforementioned code of practice. Any withdrawal or application dropped due to non‑compliance will be considered accordingly.