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 Specialty Doctor to join the PICU and PCDU teams, 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 general adult psychiatry.

The role is full-time at 10PAs per week and we are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share, 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 to both the PICU ward and PCDU service.
• To provide clinical leadership to both services. This will consist of leading the multi-disciplinary input to patients at ward rounds, facilitating individual care plans and treatment.
• 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 optionally provide input to day-time cover for the Section 12 rota if the individual wishes to join.
• To be mindful of and actively involved in current safeguarding practices.
• To work clinically with general adults and their families/carers and other allied professionals.
• To be involved in the assessment and management of urgent and routine referrals.
• To liaise closely with other relevant agencies.
• To keep accurate records as required.
• To contribute to service meetings for the services and contribute to the development of service strategy.
• To contribute to in-house training programmes within the services.
• To contribute to the development of knowledge and skills within the Service.

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.

The service is supported by two multi-disciplinary teams.

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.

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day

Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
• At least two full-time years in a specialty training programme in relevant specialty, or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies.
• Full GMC registration
• DBS clearance

Desirable

• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Approved Clinician status is desirable
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to further development.
• Widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Ability to offer expert clinical independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale.
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
• Ability to appraise own performance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills.
• Find creative solutions to problems.
• Liaise with colleagues in management of complex clinical issues.

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hartsholme Centre

St George's site, Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

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