Consultant Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatients, Kendal
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
RRP payment Payable
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows:
1. 20% of basic salary in the first 12 months
2. 15% of basic salary in the second 12 months
3. 10% of basic salary in the third 12 months
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 seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of our Inpatient services based at Westmorland General Hospital, in Kendal. This post is full time (10 PAs). With great access to the M6, this base is within easy reach of city and countryside alike, not to mention excellent schools and train links in the area.
The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be paid.
Main duties of the job
The Kentmere Ward has 12 beds, with modern en-suite bedrooms, an improved light, airy environment, space for recreation and therapeutic activity and improved garden and courtyard areas. As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead an MDT, supported by a range of health professionals.
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 (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
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.
At our Trust, we're 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 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.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months from time of interview
* Section 12 approved
* AC status or within 6 months from time of interview
Experience
* Knowledge, skills and experience relevant 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.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
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