Job summary
Can you demonstrate our values of Trust
Respect, Integrity and Compassion? If so read on and take a look at the
opportunity below
We
are now seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Inpatient services on a full time or part time basis. We are really pleased that you are seeking a
career at LPT, you will work in partnership with members of well-established
multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically to drive forward
innovation delivering the best effective care for our patients.
Every opportunity will be given to encourage personal
initiatives, research, specialist interests, teaching, training, management,
and leadership, as well as arears of professional specialist interest you may
have.
You will be receiving a £22,500 recruitment and retention premia*, which will
be paid over 3 years on top of your salary and a relocation package up to
£8000**
* Qualifying criteria and Scheme rules do apply, including a minimum tenure in post of 36 months to avoid any repayment. Full details are available upon request.
**subject to conditions
This post attracts one additional programmed activity.
Applications are invited
from registered medical practitioners, who have or are eligible for, a CCT or
an equivalent approved indicator of training and eligible for entry onto the
Specialist Register within six months of the interview date.
Main duties of the job
We want a Consultant Psychiatrist
who can
- Deliver
the highest quality of clinical care to our patients and carers
The post holder will be required to work in partnership at both strategic
and operational levels with relevant and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to ensure that
people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and
dignity
Provide excellent
clinical leadership and actively develop your team along with expert advice to
our hospital and community specialists, managers and directors on what is
needed to deliver excellent care and future strategic directions.
The
Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the
proper functioning of the department. The consultant will liaise with the
General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other agencies
wherever relevant.
A specimen timetable illustrating how the consultant timetable may be
arranged within the current framework can be found in the attached job description. You will engage with the development of your
Job Plan.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the the job: please refer to the job description and person specification to support your application to this post. Refer to the essential and desirable criteria which outlines the skills, knowledge and experience you will demonstrate in your application. The JD/PS appear as supporting documents.
Person Specification
See Person Specification
Essential
- Awareness of research methods and understanding of application of research findings in service development
- Self Management
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Self Management
- Motivator/Initiative
- Team Work
- Clinical Supervision
- On Call Duties
Desirable
- Influencing Skills
- Planning
- Publications
- Teaching
- Organisational Skills
Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise in speciality/sub specialty:
- Appropriate training as defined by the relevant SAC of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Clinical expertise in Inpatient speciality
- Broad range of experience across relevant settings
- Approved/eligible for approval for Section 12 of Mental Health Act
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- Approved/eligible for approval for Approved Clinician status
Desirable
- Broad range of experience across relevant settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications:
- GMC Registration
- GMC Licence to Practice
- Medical Qualification
- MRC Psych or equivalent
- Specialist Register (Subspecialty General Psychiatry)
- CCT or equivalent
- Eligible for CCT within 6 months of the interview date
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications:
- Higher Degree
- Diploma
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9EJ