Job summaryConsultant Psychiatrist - Early Intervention Psychiatry, Chorley (8 PAs). We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist in Early Intervention Psychiatry to work as part of the all-age Early Intervention Service. This is a part time (8PA) post based at Euxton Lodge, Chorley. The post holder would be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be payable.
Main duties of the jobThe EIS service covers the whole of Lancashire, with three teams, North, Central, and East. This post would be supporting the team in Central Lancashire. The service provides comprehensive assessment and management for people aged between 14 and 64 with a first presentation of psychotic symptoms (FEP) and At risk mental state (ARMS). As Consultant Psychiatrist, you would have clinical lead responsibility (with the other Consultant) for the decision making within the MDT. The Consultant psychiatrist has responsibility for young people aged 16 and over who are accepted for care within Central Lancashire EIS team. 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 usThe 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.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description for this post has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.
Person SpecificationQualifications- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months at time of interview)
- Section 12 approved
- AC status (or within 6 months at time of interview)
Experience- Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this post.
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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
