Job summary
Specialty Doctor - General Adult, Rehab (Preston)
We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to work in our Rehabilitation Service.This is an exciting time to join the team in the newly refurbished (14 male, 14 female bedded) unit in Wesham. The post is substantive and full time (10 PAs).
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be required to provide medical input to the patients including psychiatric and physical health reviews. Additionally, the postholder will work within the multidisciplinary team, including attendance at weekly multidisciplinary review meetings.
About us
To be eligible to apply for this post, you must possess at least 3 years' experience in psychiatry and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. Ideally, you will be Section 12 Approved, or eligible for approval at the time of commencing employment.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- Section 12 approved or within 3 months
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wesham Rehab Unit
Mowbreck Lane
Wesham
PR4 3HA