Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult CMHT, South Ribble Preston

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Community Psychiatry, South Ribble CMHT Preston
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the South Ribble Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), based at Pathways Mental Health Resource Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston. This is a full-time (10PA) post, with additional remuneration for any out of hours on call duties.
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.
Main duties of the job
The main clinical duties of this role are arranged around conducting assessments and clinics for new patients and follow-up reviews. You would lead the weekly MDT meeting to review patient progress and assist with the task management for your patients.
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).
Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
Role is supported by a Junior Doctor and 0.5 SAS Doctor.

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.

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.

LSCFT supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time., 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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