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 Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Discovery House and Maple Lodge teams, based in Lincoln and Boston respectively. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of rehabilitation psychiatry, who is able to support the service by providing compassionate and high-quality care.
This post will also lead on a specialist psychiatric rehabilitation pathway across Lincolnshire.
The role is full-time at 12PAs per week and is permanent.
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
Hold overall medical responsibility for patients admitted to both rehabilitation Units.
Provide senior psychiatric oversight to the Level 1 rehabilitation Unit
Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments and formulate bio psycho-social rehabilitation plans.
Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation reviews.
Ensure treatment plans focus on recovery, strengths, skills development and social inclusion.
Promote least restrictive practice and recovery-oriented care.
Provide Responsible Clinician duties for patients subject to the Mental Health Act.
Lead complex risk assessments and risk management planning.
Ensure robust physical health monitoring and intervention.
Support safe transitions along the rehabilitation pathway.
Provide psychiatric care and clinical leadership for patients subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions where applicable.
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:
A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
12 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time will be considered
An additional 1PA for R&R
£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 and Eligibility Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing. Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing. Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing. MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. DBS clearance.
Desirable
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Willingness to engage with further training in psychiatry to be compliant. Additional clinical qualifications. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
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 Discovery House
St George's Site, Long Leys Road
Lincoln
LN1 1FS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)