Job Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Inpatients (10PA)
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Dova Unit at Furness General Hospital, Barrow. The post is full time (10PA).
The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable (0.5 PA + 5% supplement).
Main Duties of the Job
The Dova unit, based at Dane Garth in Furness General Hospital, is an 18 bedded mixed gender ward. There is an older adults ward also based at the hospital. FGH is a large district general hospital with around 268 beds, a full range of specialties and an accident and emergency department. The Dane Garth unit has established resident doctor posts including FY1s, FY2s, a CT, and GPSTs. This post holder would have the 2.5 WTE resident doctors supporting ward duties, along with input from a SAS colleague. There is an active monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues within the Cumbria locality too.
The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team including matron, ward manager, clinical leads, nursing staff, occupational therapy HCA, and recovery support staff.
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.
About Us
The role includes:
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexibility available for enhancements).
* Excellent peer support group.
* Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 for newly qualified Consultants.
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
* Relocation package available of up to £8000.
At our Trust, we're keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way. Come and discuss your special interest or development area with us. We also have an active Medical Education department supporting our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors.
Job Details
Date posted: 05 March 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-MED012TB-25
Job Location
Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF
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
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
Employer Details
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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