Job summary Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disabilities to join the West Hub team, as part of our Specialist services division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of intellectual disability services and who is able to support the team and the wider South Hub in providing comprehensive support for adults with intellectual disabilities, aged between 18 - 64. The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, with an additional PA as part of recruitment and retention. We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share and part time work. Due to the nature of the role, there may be scope for hybrid working, as approved by the Clinical Director for Specialist services. As the role will entail home visits and travel across the county, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, due to limited public transport. Main duties of the job To provide comprehensive psychiatric services for adults with learning disabilities aged 18- 64. Currently covering outpatient and community responsibilities. Post holders will be Approved Clinicians (or be willing to work acquiring their AC status) under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and be willing to undertake training and assessments when appropriate. The post holder will also be required to maintain Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act. To hold medical responsibility for the above population. To provide psychiatric input to the Autism pathway To provide specialist LD advice to all residential and day care establishments provided by NHA and Local Authority. To provide, on an agreed reciprocal basis, consultant cover in the short term absence of consultant colleagues. To participate in the consultant on-call rota (approximately 1 in 15 on-call). On-call duties cover adults of all ages within in-patients areas for adult, older adult, forensic and learning disability services. The rota is a low frequency, mainly telephone advisory service, currently categorised as B. Whilst on-call, the post holder will be expected to offer expertise and support where necessary to the trainees on-call. To actively engage in Trust policies, programmes, training, initiatives and strategic reviews. To work within national guidance and within professional codes of conduct at all times. About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40 locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust. The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln. As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services. Date posted 10 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Salary dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 274-6824460SS Job locations Sycamore Centre Beacon Lane Grantham NG31 9DF Job description Job responsibilities For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role. What we offer A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure. 10 PA WTE Job Share will be considered. £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years. Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time). The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team. The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background. Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities. 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system. Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme. Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day. Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points. Job description Job responsibilities For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role. What we offer A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure. 10 PA WTE Job Share will be considered. £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years. Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time). The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team. The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background. Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities. 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system. Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme. Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day. Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists DBS clearance Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Willingness to engage with further training and compliant with the relevant training. Additional clinical qualifications. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists DBS clearance Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Willingness to engage with further training and compliant with the relevant training. Additional clinical qualifications. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. 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 Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Sycamore Centre Beacon Lane Grantham NG31 9DF Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)