Job summaryConsultant Psychiatrist (General Adult Inpatients) – Blackpool (10 PA)* RRP payment Payable*This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k (subject to tax and NI) payable on commencement of employment.
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 advertise for 2 x General Adult Consultant to join us working in inpatients at The Harbour, Blackpool. The post is substantive and full time (10 PAs).
You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.
Post 1; 18 bedded male acute ward (Churchill)
Post 2; 18 bedded female acute ward (Stevenson)
Both posts have SAS Doctors and Resident Doctors established.
Flexible Job Plan optionWe're really keen to 'think outside the box' and support interested applicants who may be considering a part time or job share option for this post.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss further, if you're looking to work less than full time.
The Harbour MH hospital is a state of the art unit based just off junction 4 on the M55. The M55 connects with the M6 and tends to be a really quiet connecting motorway, with rarely any delays. The Harbour is 2 mins from Junction 4 off the M55.
Main duties of the job- Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload.
- Assessment of patients referred by the community teams and responsibility for any of admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
- Out of Hours Cover.
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 usAt 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.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 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
ExperienceEssential- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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. 
