Consultant Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatients, Kendal
- Employer
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Kendal
- Salary
- £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
- Closing date
- 15 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Mental health, Mental health nurse, Adult mental health nurse
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Consultant Psychiatrist - GA Inpatient Psychiatry, Kendal (10PA)
*RRP payment Payable*
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows:
20% of basic salary in the first 12 months
15% of basic salary in the second 12 months
10% of basic salary in the third 12 months
Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of our Inpatient services based at Westmorland General Hospital, in Kendal. This post is full time (10 PAs). With great access to the M6, this base is within easy reach of city and countryside alike, not to mention excellent schools and train links in the area.
The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be paid.
Main duties of the job
The Kentmere Ward has 12 beds, with modern en-suite bedrooms, an improved light, airy environment, space for recreation and therapeutic activity and improved garden and courtyard areas. As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead an MDT, supported by a range of health professionals.
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 us
The 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.
Lancashire and South Cumbria is a fantastic place to live and work. We have the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Ribble Valley on our doorstep. We're within easy reach of the vibrant cities of Manchester and Liverpool and 21/2 hours from London by rail.
We have excellent state schooling and affordable rural or city living.
Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust is dynamic and forward thinking. We're keen to encourage you in developing your interests in education, research, leadership and more alongside your clinical role.
We take an innovative and flexible approach to planning your job with you, focusing on work life balance to enable you to make the most of all that living and working in Lancashire and South Cumbria has to offer.
We'll support you with relocating and settling in to your new post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
351-MED071TB-24-A
*RRP payment Payable*
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows:
20% of basic salary in the first 12 months
15% of basic salary in the second 12 months
10% of basic salary in the third 12 months
Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of our Inpatient services based at Westmorland General Hospital, in Kendal. This post is full time (10 PAs). With great access to the M6, this base is within easy reach of city and countryside alike, not to mention excellent schools and train links in the area.
The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be paid.
Main duties of the job
The Kentmere Ward has 12 beds, with modern en-suite bedrooms, an improved light, airy environment, space for recreation and therapeutic activity and improved garden and courtyard areas. As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead an MDT, supported by a range of health professionals.
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 us
The 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.
Lancashire and South Cumbria is a fantastic place to live and work. We have the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Ribble Valley on our doorstep. We're within easy reach of the vibrant cities of Manchester and Liverpool and 21/2 hours from London by rail.
We have excellent state schooling and affordable rural or city living.
Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust is dynamic and forward thinking. We're keen to encourage you in developing your interests in education, research, leadership and more alongside your clinical role.
We take an innovative and flexible approach to planning your job with you, focusing on work life balance to enable you to make the most of all that living and working in Lancashire and South Cumbria has to offer.
We'll support you with relocating and settling in to your new post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months from time of interview
- Section 12 approved
- AC status or within 6 months from time of interview
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
351-MED071TB-24-A
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