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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Network Medical Director and Consultant/SAS Psychiatrist

The closing date is 26 May 2025

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Job summary

Network Medical Director and Substantive Consultant/SAS Psychiatrist

Fylde Coast Locality

Are you a forward-thinking, dynamic Consultant or SAS Psychiatrist interested in a senior leadership role? Do you have experience as a medical leader and recognise the importance of culture, engagement and nurturing the workforce?

We are looking for a talented clinician and leader who will be responsible as part of a triumvirate of leaders, in delivering safe and effective services in the locality. The triumvirate will be made up of Network Medical Director (NMD), Network Director of Nursing and Network Director of Operations. We wish to employ a substantive consultant or senior SAS Doctor, with 6 PAs dedicated to the NMD role and further clinical sessions up to full-time.

The role attracts a management supplement of £14,706 per annum

Main duties of the job

This role has two elements. As a Psychiatrist, your clinical role would involve 4 PAs in total, combining Direct Clinical Care with SPA time. The specific clinical role/vacancy would be discussed at interview. Our Trust predominantly provides mental health services (Psychiatry) and some physical health services.

The Network Medical Director role would involve 6 PAs in total.

The post holder will lead and manage services at network level and will be jointly responsible and accountable for:

  • The medical leadership and performance within the Network
  • The delivery of quality services around the core dimensions of safety, effectiveness and patient experience.
  • The development of strategic plans in line with overall Trust strategy.
  • The performance management of all services in line with local and national performance targets and standards.
  • Ensuring clinical engagement, taking responsibility for good governance, safety and risk management.
  • Taking a commercial and business approach to services which recognises and adapts to the needs of our customers.
  • Providing leadership, support and advice to their leadership teams, managers and staff.

About us

This role will attract:

  • Leadership and Management development programmes
  • Separate management allowance
  • Coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Individual professional development programmes
  • 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
  • Relocation package available of up to £8k

Details

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £139,882 a year per annum (plus Management Allowance of £14,706 per annum)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-MED015FC-25

Job locations

The Harbour (and clinical base)

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and have at least 5 years experience delivering clinical care at consultant or equivalent level.

It is a requirement that applicants who are Psychiatrists 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 or SAS Contracts according to previous experience

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and have at least 5 years experience delivering clinical care at consultant or equivalent level.

It is a requirement that applicants who are Psychiatrists 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 or SAS Contracts according to previous experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
  • Section 12 approved
  • AC status

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
  • Section 12 approved
  • AC status

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post

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).

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.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour (and clinical base)

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour (and clinical base)

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Gareth Thomas

gareth.thomas@lscft.nhs.uk

01772773513

Details

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £139,882 a year per annum (plus Management Allowance of £14,706 per annum)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-MED015FC-25

Job locations

The Harbour (and clinical base)

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4FE


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