Consultant Psychiatrist – Castle Ward

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Full timePart time
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 Castle Ward team, as part of our Adult Inpatient and Urgent care division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of the service.

The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, with an additional PA as part of recruitment and retention. We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which could include job share or part time working, however, due to the nature of the role there is limited scope for remote working.

Main duties of the job

To provide a full range of psychiatric treatments in patients of a 20 bed female ward at the Peter Hodgkinson Centre, Lincoln with approximately 140 admissions per year and 181 referrals. To provide clinical leadership to the inpatient facilities. This will consist of leading the multi-disciplinary input to patients at ward rounds, facilitating individual care plans and treatment. To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams including the criminal justice services. 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. To participate in Trust Research Activities. To work very closely with the Divisional and Trust Priorities. To comply with the requirements of Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 and AC/RC responsibilities.

About us

Lincolnshire 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 responsibilities

For 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. Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time). The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team. 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. Electric car charging points and free on-site car parking.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

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.

Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional clinical qualifications.

Employer details

Employer name Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address Peter Hodgkinson Centre, Lincoln County Hospital Site Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5UA

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