Job summary
Specialist Grade Psychiatrist - Older Adult Psychiatry, Fylde Coast Memory Assessment (10PA) Fixed term maternity cover for 12-months
We are excited to launch the recruitment of this Specialist Grade Psychiatrist post to work as part of the Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service, based at the Lytham Unit, located in the lovely town of Lytham.
This post is full time (10PA) and fixed term for 12-months to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder.
Main duties of the job
The post holder has responsibility for the assessment and diagnosis of dementia and other organic and cognitive disorders within the Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service.
To be eligible to apply for this post, you must have at least 12 years of experience as a medical professional since your primary medical qualification was obtained.
Applicants must also have at least 6 years of experience at SAS level in an appropriate specialty.
There may be the opportunity for the postholder to join one of the On Call rotas if you hold the necessary qualification and registration. Additional remuneration would be payable for this.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.
Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise
- Section 12 approval
- AC status or within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
- At least 6 year's experience at SAS level or equivalent
- At least 12 year's experience since primary medical qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise
- Section 12 approval
- AC status or within 6 months
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
- At least 6 year's experience at SAS level or equivalent
- At least 12 year's experience since primary medical qualification
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).
