About this role
Job summary
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 Older Adults Community Mental Health (CMHT) team based in Spalding. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of older adult psychiatry, who is able to support the service by providing compassionate and high-quality care.
The role is full-time at 10PAs per week.
We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share, compressed hours and part time working. As the role will entail travel across the county and potential home visits, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, due to limited public transport.
Main duties of the job
Provide support and advice to CMHT covered by the Consultants catchment area which includes Spalding and part of Stamford CMHT
Provide support and advice Liaison/Intermediate care referrals from the Johnson Community Hospitals which are picked up in the first instance by the liaison nurses.
Conduct outpatient clinics, both on a regular basis and ad hoc as required.
Home visits throughout the geographical area, as required depending on the needs of the service
Attend CPA/S117 reviews for patients under the care of Consultant.
Attend CMHT meetings once a week where new referrals are discussed and management plans are discussed as a part of wider MDT. In line with New Ways of Working the trust is supporting model of nurse led clinic for dementia diagnosis.
Take an active part in medical and clinical audit 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 dementia services across the county. Established in 2002 and one of the first NHS foundation trusts in the country, we now provide more than 50 services across community, inpatient and specialist settings. We employ around 2,900 staff who deliver care in hospitals, clinics, schools, people's homes and communities throughout the county.
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. You could save money on childcare, cycle schemes, electronics, gym membership and much more. If required, the Trust also offers access to staff wellbeing services and fast-track physiotherapy support.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.
LPFT was award the SAS Excellence in Development (SEiD) Bronze Award in 2026.
A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
10 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time will be considered
£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
The services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals
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
Free on-site car parking and access to 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, or able to achieve within 3 months 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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Johnson Community Hospital
Pinchbeck Road
Spalding
PE11 3DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)