NHS Locum Consultant Older Adult CMHT DHTT

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 NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CMHT & DHTT 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 psychiatry.

The role is full-time at 10PAs per week.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive psychiatric service to the older people of Southwest Lincolnshire. This entails assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of organic and functional disorders in over 65s, although younger adults meeting certain eligibility criteria on the local transitional protocol may be suitable for the service. To play a leading role in the development of the Community Mental Health Team and DHTT for older people. As an integral member of an MDT there will be an expectation to participate in local weekly team meetings where cases are discussed, and management plans formulated. The role of the consultant within then team is to deal with complex cases and support other members of the team so that they practice independently as much as possible. To support the DHTT by contributing to case reviews, making/formulating diagnoses as well as managing more complex behavioural and psychological problems in the latter stage of Dementia.

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.