Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job overview

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 Lincoln CAMHS team, as part of our Specialist services division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of child and adolescent psychiatry and who is able to support the service in delivering compassionate and patient-centred care.

The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, with an additional PA as part of recruitment and retention. We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share and part time, however, due to the nature of the role there is limited scope for remote working. As the role may entail home visits and travel across the county, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, due to limited public transport.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive psychiatric services for children and young people with complex needs.

To hold medical responsibility for the above population.

To provide consultant psychiatric input into the various CAMHS pathways.

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.

The postholder will be Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and be willing to undertake training and assessments when appropriate. The post holder will also be required to maintain Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.

To be part of the consultant CAMHS on-call rota out of hours and to contribute to the cross-cover arrangements as agreed with the CAMHS consultant psychiatrists. Whilst on-call, the post holder will be expected to offer expertise and support where necessary to trainees on-call.

To be mindful of and actively involved in current safeguarding practices.

To work independently and autonomously as a specialist offering leadership in CAMHS based services. Supervision and mentoring opportunities are provided within this post if needed.

Detailed job description and main 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
• 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 electric car charging points