Job summary International Fellowship in General Adult Psychiatry, Blackpool We are excited to launch the recruitment to these new roles that have been developed to support experienced psychiatrists who are seeking GMC specialist registration through the portfolio pathway. There are two posts available in General Adult Psychiatry and they will be based at The Harbour, which is an inpatient hospital located in Blackpool. The posts are fixed term for 3 years and we will be able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for those requiring a Skilled Worker Visa to gain Right to Work in the UK. An annual review would take place to assess your progress towards Specialist Registration. The posts are also eligible for sponsorship for GMC registration subject to meeting minimum criteria set out in the Person Specification. Please check these criteria first prior to submitting an application, if this is the route you are considering, as the essential criteria will need to be met fully to be considered for this route. Main duties of the job There are four General Adult inpatient wards at The Harbour and details of each can be found in the Job Description. You would be based on one of these wards and your role would include assessment of new patients admitted to the ward, diagnosis and treatment as well as work to support the discharge of patients. You would be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a consultant psychiatrist initially. You would be supported in working towards Section 12 approval, and once this was achieved, there may be the opportunity to join the Out of Hours On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be paid. About us The salary for this post would be based on the Specialty Doctor payscale, MC75. Your starting salary would be determined by your service history in the UK or overseas. The role is full time and you would be working 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) each week (equivalent to 40 hours per week). 8 PAs would be dedicated to clinical commitments and the other 2 PAs would be for activities that would support your professional development. We have an excellent reputation for our work supporting international doctors and there are a range of groups that would connect you with other doctors in the Trust who are working towards Specialist Registration. Our Medical Recruitment and Relationship team will guide you through the recruitment process and be able to provide support if you are relocating to the UK to commence this post. Please note that the Trust does not have any hospital accommodation, but the Relationship Team will be able to provide advice about other options that are available to you. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-MED083FC-24 Job locations The Harbour Windmill Rise Blackpool FY4 4FE Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification is attached to this advert and provides detailed information about the post and the opportunities that it presents. We would advise applicants to submit their application as soon as they are able since we may close this vacancy before the specified closing date if a sufficient number of applications are made. We are intending to hold the interviews for these posts on 9th, 10th or 11th December. Shortlisted candidates will be sent further details in due course. The interviews will take place virtually via MS Teams. Job description Job responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification is attached to this advert and provides detailed information about the post and the opportunities that it presents. We would advise applicants to submit their application as soon as they are able since we may close this vacancy before the specified closing date if a sufficient number of applications are made. We are intending to hold the interviews for these posts on 9th, 10th or 11th December. Shortlisted candidates will be sent further details in due course. The interviews will take place virtually via MS Teams. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets essential qualification criteria in Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets essential qualification criteria in Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address The Harbour Windmill Rise Blackpool FY4 4FE Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)