Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry – CMHT/EIP

Job title:

Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry – CMHT/EIP

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

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 to join the Sleaford CMHT and EIP teams, as part of our Adult Community division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of general adult psychiatry and who is able to support both services with delivering compassionate and high quality care.The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, we are interested in hearing from anyone who is looking for a flexible working pattern, which would include job share, part time and hybrid working. 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

• Assessment of new referrals.
• Medical review of patients as agreed in multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Home visits when required.
• Attending multidisciplinary case review meetings whenever they are arranged.
• Attending weekly team meeting/leadership meetings.
• Attending management and academic meetings
• Advice to GP’s/Liaison Teams/Hospitals (occasional hospital attendance may be required).
• Preparing reports and attending mental health tribunals for patients on Community Treatment Orders. Currently there are no CTOs on the case load.
• Comply with safeguarding legislation and obligations.
• Reviewing and preparing reports for patients subject to Sec 37/41 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Assisting trust sponsored research projects.
• Supervision of non-medical prescribers.
• Giving clinical advice to team members as and when needed.
• Responsibility for assessment of emergencies, including assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983 and Section 136 assessments as part of on-call rota.
• To provide cover to community consultant colleagues on a mutually agreed basis.
• To work within a multi-disciplinary team and facilitate individual care and treatment.
• 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.
• To share responsibility for clinical audit of services with other consultant colleagues and in this matter, will comply with Royal College requirements.

About usLincolnshire 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.Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor 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
• Services that are supported by multi-disciplinary team of experienced professionals.
• 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 are available for a cost

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 in general adult psychiatry.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Clinical skills and knowledge
Essential

• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT, or other alternative routes, such as CESR Fellowship
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of general adult patients.
• Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Employer details
Employer nameLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressSycamore CentreBeacon LaneGranthamNG31 9DFAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.274-6683013AC

Expected salary

Location

Grantham, Lincolnshire

Job date

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:26:11 GMT

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