Job summary Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Psychiatry, Fylde Coast Memory Assessment (10PA) RRP payment Payable This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows: 20% of basic salary in the first 12 months 15% of basic salary in the second 12 months 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 excited to launch the recruitment of this substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service, based at the Lytham Unit, located in the lovely town of Lytham. This post is full time (10PA) and substantive. In addition, we would also like to offer the successful applicant a place on our 'Safety and Improvement Fellowship' programme. In LSCft, we have worked in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting to create a development programme that will build upon the skills and experience you have developed so far in the improvement and enable you to take it to a much deeper level. The cost of this programme will be funded by the Trust. Main duties of the job This post will add to four community older adult consultant psychiatrists within the locality. This support will provide leadership and support development of the memory service moving forward and in response to changing commissioning intentions. The post holder has responsibility for the assessment and diagnosis of dementia and other organic and cognitive disorders within the Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service. 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: 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). 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 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 what 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. Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via LSCFTMedics and LSCFTMedEd Date posted 18 October 2024 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-MED050FC-24-D Job locations Lytham Unit Warton Street Lytham FY8 5EE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 31 July 2024. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 31 July 2024. 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 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 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 Lytham Unit Warton Street Lytham FY8 5EE Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)