Speciality Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

at  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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 Specialty Doctor to join the CCETT South 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 work alongside CCETT’s multi-disciplinary team, as well as the Mental Health Liaison Service (MHLS).
The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, we are however, interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share and part time. Due to the nature of the role there is limited scope for remote working, however this may be discussed with the Clinical Director for Specialist Services. As the role will entail travel across the county, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, due to limited public transport.
To be involved in the assessment and management of urgent and routine referrals.
To work alongside medical peers and other MDT colleagues within Urgent care to support young people in a mental health crisis accessing crisis and mental health liaison in the south of the county.
To provide clinical leadership to other members of the MDT.
To work as part of an MDT to formulate and agree a management plan including risk review risk, care plan, diagnosis and prescribing if needed, seeking supervision and senior support as needed.
To work with young people and their families to reduce symptoms of acute mental illness and the risk of admission to hospital.
To be responsive to the team and urgent cases needing medical oversight.
To be mindful of and actively involved in current safeguarding practices.
To work clinically with children, young people and their families/carers and other allied professionals.
To liaise closely with other relevant agencies.
To keep accurate records as required.
To contribute to service meetings for the services and contribute to the development of service strategy .
To contribute to in-house training programmes within the services.
To contribute to the development of knowledge and skills within the Service.
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.
As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services.
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 and part-time will be considered.
£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years.
Joining a collaborative service which 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 point

Please refer the Job description for details