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 to join the Community Mental Health team, as part of our Older People and Frailty division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of Older People and Frailty psychiatry and who is able to support a wide range of mental health services for those over the age of 65 with dementia and functional psychiatric disorders including patients with early onset dementia. The post holder will be responsible for patients within Skegness and Boston and will work as an integral member of the older people team.
This is a full-time post, 10 programmed activities per week split equally between MHLS based at the Boston Pilgrim Hospital and the Skegness CMHT for Older Adults.The post holder will work alongside other professionals within both Teams including the Service Manager, the Clinical Lead, consultant psychiatrists, Mental Health Practitioners, specialty doctors, resident doctors, Memory Assessment Practitioners, administrative staff, and Waiting Well Practitioners.
The post holder is expected to have a cross-cover arrangement with other consultants within both teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide medical leadership and consultant psychiatric input to the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) covering Skegness localities for Older Adults (over 65s) including those with early onset dementia. The post holder will also provide sessional input and support to the Mental Health Liaison Service based at the Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
To be familiar and up to date with relevant mental health and capacity act legislation in relation to the care of older people. There will be a requirement to carry out mental health act and capacity assessments or DOLs assessments when required
To be available to act as a Section 12(2) and DOLs approved doctor for the purposes of the Mental Health and Capacity (DOLs) Assessments.
The responsibilities will be agreed in the Job Plan after appointment. 7.5 PAs of time will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 PAs to Supporting Professional Activities. The post holder will be required to carry out the following duties
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.
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
- Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
- The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of passionate staff.
- 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
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
- Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
- The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of passionate staff.
- 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
- Full GMC registration
- 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
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- 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
Desirable
- 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.
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).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
