Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR can be supported. 

In your new NHS job post, you will be working in an inpatient ward rated very highly and performing well against targets. With a friendly and professional team, this is a great place for international psychiatrists to learn and develop their career in the NHS. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 

• A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
• Dedicated and protected SPA time.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
• Relocation package available
• Focus on staff health and wellbeing
• A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE ACUTE ADULT INPATIENT WARD LIKE?
The Adult Acute Inpatient Ward is an acute admission ward based at the Trust Clinic, Campus for Ageing and Vitality in the City. The ward has 20 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary team. The service is for men over the age of 18 years with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.

Patients are also offered the following treatments and therapies:

• Occupational therapy – helps with individual or group activities and daily living skills
• Physiotherapy – help with mobility or movement problems or by providing access to gym facilities
• Psychology – this is dependent on your need at the time of admission
• Exercise therapy
• Medication
• Art therapy

Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units across the NHS Trust were all rated as 'good' by the CQC. The services were found to be providing effective care. All patients had a care plan which was regularly updated and patients had access to a range of care and treatment options which were in line with national guidance. Staff are supervised effectively and have access to additional specialist training, including CESR support. 

Staff in the department and across the general adult services are caring. Feedback from patients and carers was consistently positive about staff attitudes. The service was organised in a way that ensured staff focussed on interacting and engaging with patients as opposed to administrative tasks. The service is providing care in a way that was responsive to people’s needs. Beds are managed appropriately to ensure that people could access the service when they needed it.

The service is also very well-led. There is a stable management team with managers at all levels who have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their roles and support new members of the psychiatry team. Ward managers and senior managers are approachable, ensuring you will be well respected, supported and valued. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA? 
The ward is based in the urban capital of the North East of England and is the beating heart of the region. Friendly, fun and with a great cost of living, this city has long been an attractive place to live for IMGs, UK trainees, families and young professionals. The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist Certification in Psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

A second consultant psychiatry opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join a growing team in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR can be supported. 

In your new NHS job post, you will be working in an inpatient ward rated very highly and performing well against targets. With a friendly and professional team, this is a great place for international psychiatrists to learn and develop their career in the NHS. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 

• A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
• Dedicated and protected SPA time.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
• Relocation package available
• Focus on staff health and wellbeing
• A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE ACUTE ADULT INPATIENT WARD LIKE?
The Adult Acute Inpatient Ward is an acute admission ward based at the Trust Clinic, Campus for Ageing and Vitality in the City. The ward has 20 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary team. The service is for men over the age of 18 years with a mental illness who require assessment and treatment in hospital.

Patients are also offered the following treatments and therapies:

• Occupational therapy – helps with individual or group activities and daily living skills
• Physiotherapy – help with mobility or movement problems or by providing access to gym facilities
• Psychology – this is dependent on your need at the time of admission
• Exercise therapy
• Medication
• Art therapy

Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units across the NHS Trust were all rated as 'good' by the CQC. The services were found to be providing effective care. All patients had a care plan which was regularly updated and patients had access to a range of care and treatment options which were in line with national guidance. Staff are supervised effectively and have access to additional specialist training, including CESR support. 

Staff in the department and across the general adult services are caring. Feedback from patients and carers was consistently positive about staff attitudes. The service was organised in a way that ensured staff focussed on interacting and engaging with patients as opposed to administrative tasks. The service is providing care in a way that was responsive to people’s needs. Beds are managed appropriately to ensure that people could access the service when they needed it.

The service is also very well-led. There is a stable management team with managers at all levels who have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their roles and support new members of the psychiatry team. Ward managers and senior managers are approachable, ensuring you will be well respected, supported and valued. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA? 
The ward is based in the urban capital of the North East of England and is the beating heart of the region. Friendly, fun and with a great cost of living, this city has long been an attractive place to live for IMGs, UK trainees, families and young professionals. The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist Certification in Psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join the NHS as a Liaison Consultant in one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR is supported. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 

• A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
• Dedicated and protected SPA time.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
• Relocation package available
• Focus on staff health and wellbeing
• A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The team  is currently developing towards operating a 24/7 core service and the clinical lead will be expected to work some shifts across 7 days, usual working hours will be 9-5, a level of flexibility will be required. A

close working relationship between Integrated care is essential for delivery of the service, the team acts as the link between mental health and the acute trust, advocating for the mental health of patients. The liaison team provides psychiatric input to the acute hospital for those presenting with a mental health problem (age 16 upwards). An important part of the role is sensitively challenging stigma when faced with it and educating others to enhance understanding.

The successful candidate would be expected to work across the acute hospital, and be involved in the assessment of patients within the emergency department as well as supporting wards. 

You will be joining a strong and passionate multidisciplinary team and also a very progressive leadership team.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA? 
The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist certification in psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR can be supported. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 

• A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
• Dedicated and protected SPA time.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
• Relocation package available
• Focus on staff health and wellbeing
• A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT INPATIENT WARD LIKE?
This General Adult Ward is an acute mental health inpatient unit based at a rural district general hospital. It has 16 beds for adult men and women providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary team. This acute inpatient unit is designed for men and women with mental health problems arising from functional disorders such as depression, anxiety or psychosis, who require a stay in hospital.

Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units were all rated as 'good' by the CQC. The services were found to be providing effective care. All patients had a care plan which was regularly updated and patients had access to a range of care and treatment options which were in line with national guidance. Staff are supervised effectively and have access to additional specialist training, including CESR support. 

Staff in the department and across the general adult services are caring. Feedback from patients and carers was consistently positive about staff attitudes. The service was organised in a way that ensured staff focussed on interacting and engaging with patients as opposed to administrative tasks. The service is providing care in a way that was responsive to people’s needs. Beds are managed appropriately to ensure that people could access the service when they needed it.

The service is also very well-led. There is a stable management team with managers at all levels who have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their roles and support new members of the psychiatry team. Ward managers and senior managers are approachable, ensuring you will be well respected, supported and valued. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA? 
The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist Certification in Psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult, including overseas IMG applicants. CESR can be supported. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 

• A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
• Dedicated and protected SPA time.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
• Relocation package available
• Focus on staff health and wellbeing
• A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT INPATIENT WARD LIKE?
Th Unit is a high risk needs-led acute psychiatric ward for the whole of the region based in hub of the region. It has 22 beds providing assessment, care and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team. The unit is a needs-led unit for men and women aged 18 years and over who have a functional mental illness such as depression, anxiety or psychosis and require admission to hospital because they are:

• At risk of immediate and significant self-harm/suicide or self-neglect due to their mental health and/or
• At immediate and significant risk to others due to their mental health.
• In circumstances where there is immediate risk of the breakdown in normal life or support network.
• In circumstances where existing community service user is already receiving a higher level of input due to the level of deterioration of their mental state, or the increased level of risk
• At significant risk of personal vulnerability and exploitation.
• At significant risk of mental health deterioration without mental health intervention.

Acute wards for adults of working age and psychiatric intensive care units across the NHS Trust were all rated as 'good' by the CQC. The services were found to be providing effective care. All patients had a care plan which was regularly updated and patients had access to a range of care and treatment options which were in line with national guidance. Staff are supervised effectively and have access to additional specialist training, including CESR support. 

Staff in the department and across the general adult services are caring. Feedback from patients and carers was consistently positive about staff attitudes. The service was organised in a way that ensured staff focussed on interacting and engaging with patients as opposed to administrative tasks. The service is providing care in a way that was responsive to people’s needs. Beds are managed appropriately to ensure that people could access the service when they needed it.

The service is also very well-led. There is a stable management team with managers at all levels who have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform their roles and support new members of the psychiatry team. Ward managers and senior managers are approachable, ensuring you will be well respected, supported and valued. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA? 
The ward is based in the urban capital of Cumbria and the beating heart of the Borderlands. The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist Certification in Psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult, including overseas IMG applicants. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 

• A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
• Dedicated and protected SPA time.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
• Relocation package available
• Focus on staff health and wellbeing
• A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Community Mental Health Team provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on episodic model of care. The CMHT works closely with local Crisis Team, Liaison service and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely transitions when required. The Community Mental Health Team provides a service for men and women over the age of 18 years who require a period of assessment and treatment. 

The Community Team consists of: Band 7 Pathway manager and band 7 Clinical lead with Nurse Consultant working across both East and West teams, 12 band 6 CPN, 3 band 5 CPN, 3 band 3 support workers, 1 5 peer supporter, 3 occupational therapists with various bands and 3 Psychologists (various bands). The team also has support from advanced clinical pharmacist 2 days per week.

Patients are generally care coordinated by the wider team but the post holder can expect to be the Lead Professional in caring for some of these patients. Work allocation is divided between the consultants according to the patient’s GP practice, however fairness and equity of caseload is always ensured. The team receives around 25 referrals a week. Each Consultant would be expected to attend one SPA (single point of access) meeting and one PAM (post assessment meeting) on one day per week.

The current caseload is about 166 clients, Out of this around 140 have identified care coordinators from the MDT Team. Consultant is the lead professional for around 20 clients. The post holder will be expected to be RC for 5 CTO cases. 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE North East and Cumbria? 
The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist certification in psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

Opportunity for experienced specialist psychiatrists to join one of the largest NHS healthcare Trusts in the UK. Rated outstanding by the CQC and winner of the prestigious HSJ Award for Provider of the Year - this is a fantastic NHS Trust to grow your career. Applications are open to experienced consultant psychiatrists in General Adult, including overseas IMG applicants. 

Working in a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated Mental Health and Learning Disability Trust, you will make a difference in changing people’s lives across the North East of England.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
This NHS Trust provide a diverse range of specialist and generic health care services to both children and adults, their families and carers and we have a number of regional and national specialist services to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As an organisation they are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects both the local community and IMG community of psychiatrists. They are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

You will work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, receive superb training and development opportunities with excellent staff benefits.

You will receive: 

• A flexible approach to job planning to ensure work-life balance.
• Dedicated and protected SPA time.
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave arrangements.
• Relocation package available
• Focus on staff health and wellbeing
• A Global Digital Exemplar for Mental Health.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT DEPARTMENT LIKE?
The Community Mental Health Assessment and Recovery Team provides a service for adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions. For example, this could include:

• depression which is difficult to treat, reoccurs or has a significant impact upon your ability to get on with daily tasks
• personality disorders
• specific disorders such as moderately severe and severe eating disorder, severe obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias and severe anxiety
• people with a dual diagnosis such as learning disability, or a substance misuse problem together with a mental health problem

The team is made up of a number of people including mental health nurses, social workers, doctors, occupational therapists and psychologists.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE AREA? 
The Trust is located in the North East of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is one of the best value regions for housing and offers an excellent standard of living with accomplished schools and Universities.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ROLE: 

Non-EEA: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

EEA: 

• Specialist certification in psychiatry 
• Consultant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based: 

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months from CESR

An opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist or Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to join one of three Community Mental Health Teams in the North West of England. CESR, Section 12 and AC training & development are supported in this NHS post. Situated north of Manchester, the location is ideal for those looking for the city life, or the peace and quiet of the countryside. The role is ideal for experienced General Adult Psychiatrists looking for an NHS job in a friendly and supportive team. Specialty Doctors or Associate Specialists will also be considered for the role, a good level of experience in General Adult Psychiatry would be essential. 

This full time (10PA), permanent post would be based within either the Community mental Health Team (CMHT), Single Point of Access Team, or Urgent Care Pathway. 

This is a really exciting opportunity to work with patients and their families as part of a passionate multidisciplinary team and a very supportive NHS Trust. Overseas applications are welcomed and the trust has in place numerous support measures to make all new recruits career change a success.

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
In this NHS Trust they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!

They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.

The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services and covers the whole of the county, employing around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

WHAT IS THE THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY COMMUNITY TEAM LIKE?
Situated on the coast, the immediate area is almost entirely urban, containing several towns. The rest of the the catchment area is rural with villages. 

The services are delivered as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that works with individual patients. The psychological services provided are comprehensive and include a range of assessments and treatments.  The occupational therapy services provide a wide range of opportunities for patients.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The NHS Trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. 

It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. This location is ideal for families and professionals alike, based within 20 minutes from central Manchester and in a wonderful town of its own right, you will be spoilt for choice on where to settle with your family. For city lovers, Manchester is ideal. For those wanting a smaller town, Preston is fast becoming one of the most popular places to relocate to, and is surrounded bu magnificent countryside.

State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.

The region offers a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West. There is something for everyone, with countryside, canals, coast and towns. Enjoy stunning views, quiet lanes, rare wildlife and our famous Lancashire coastline.
There is the unique, wildlife rich bays in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around the estuaries. Parts of the area have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK.

While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - this area perhaps beats them all, certainly according to a new study!

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT LCSFT?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

• Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCPsych

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry to join an established Liaison Psychiatry Team based in North West England, near Manchester. You would be joining a Team operating within the Emergency Department (A&E) and Medical Assessment Wards. CESR, Section 12 and AC training & development are supported in this NHS post.

Situated next to Manchester, the location is ideal for those looking for the city life, or the peace and quiet of the countryside, and is ideal for experienced Psychiatrist looking for an NHS job in a friendly and supportive team. Experienced Specialty Doctors or Associate Specialists will also be considered for the role, a good level of experience in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry would be essential. 

You will be leading an MDT supported by junior doctors, nursing staff, operational managers, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and OTs. An opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced environment and being able to deliver to the overall care available to patients referred to the team. This is a really exciting opportunity to work with patients and their families as part of a passionate multidisciplinary team and a very supportive NHS Trust.

Overseas applications are welcomed and the trust has in place numerous support measures to make all new recruits career change a success.

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
In this NHS Trust they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!

They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.

The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services and covers the whole of the county, employing around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.
 

WHAT IS THE THE LIAISON PSYCHIATRY TEAM LIKE?
Based in Preston, this service provides:

• A rapid mental health assessment service for individuals aged 16 and over who present to the Accident & Emergency Department and Medical Assessment Unit of the Acute Trusts.

• Mental health assessments and advice for clients who are in-patients on medical wards within the Acute Trusts

• Comprehensive risk and mental health assessments to a standardised level of best practice

• Advice and support to colleagues within the Acute Trusts

• Signposting/referral onto relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies as identified, including Single Point of Access (SPOA), Perinatal Community Mental Health Teams (PCMHT), Home Treatment Teams (HTT), Substance Misuse Services and Housing and Emergency Social Services Team in response to client need

• Improved communication between the Accident and Emergency Department, Mental health services and other departments within the Acute Trust Hospital setting in relation to patient care and management 

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The NHS Trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. 

It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. This location is ideal for families and professionals alike, based within 20 minutes from central Manchester and in a wonderful town of its own right, you will be spoilt for choice on where to settle with your family. For city lovers, Manchester is ideal. For those wanting a smaller town, Preston is fast becoming one of the most popular places to relocate to, and is surrounded bu magnificent countryside.

State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.

The region offers a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West. There is something for everyone, with countryside, canals, coast and towns. Enjoy stunning views, quiet lanes, rare wildlife and our famous Lancashire coastline.
There is the unique, wildlife rich bays in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around the estuaries. Parts of the area have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK.

While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - this area perhaps beats them all, certainly according to a new study!

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT THE TRUST?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

• Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCPsych

• Experience of working in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in General Adult or Liaison Psychiatry

• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

An opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to join one of three Home Treatment Teams in the North West of England. CESR, Section 12 and AC training & development are supported in this NHS post. Situated near to Manchester, these psychiatry teams are ideal for those looking for the city life, or the peace and quiet of the countryside, and is ideal for experienced General Adult Psychiatrists looking for an NHS job in a friendly and supportive team.

Experienced Specialty Doctors or Associate Specialists will also be considered for the role, a good level of experience in General Adult Psychiatry would be essential. 

This full time (10PA), permanent post would be based at either Lancaster, Nelson or Blackburn - all within a short journey to Manchester. 

This is a really exciting opportunity to work with patients and their families as part of a passionate multidisciplinary team and a very supportive NHS Trust. Overseas applications are welcomed and the trust has in place numerous support measures to make all new recruits career change a success.

This post is being offered due to the previous Consultant Psychiatrist moving into the local Perinatal Psychiatry Service.

WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
In this NHS Trust they are proud of their traditions around research, education and development of the Medical Workforce. They have within their Medical workforce, the RCPsych CESR Evaluator of the year, the RCPsych NW Trainer of the Year and the RCPsych Researcher of the Year!

They have an extremely active education/teaching programme which our Consultants enjoy supporting.

The Trust specialises in secure, inpatient and community mental health services and covers the whole of the county, employing around 7,500 members of staff across more than 420 sites, working with a multitude of partners to provide health & wellbeing services. The Trust’s vision is to provide high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.

WHAT IS THE THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY HOME TREATMENT TEAM TEAM LIKE?
The Home Treatment Team (HTT) supports adults of working age living in the Lancaster & Morecambe community. The team has various functions including assessment, gate keeping and a home treatment function as an alternative to admission. This also includes facilitating early discharge from hospital. The main clinical duties are arranged around conducting clinics for new patients and follow up reviews. This includes patients seen by the trainees in a fully supervised clinic.

Mental health services for adults of working age in the Lancaster and Morecambe area are provided to a population of 91,000. The Home Treatment Team (HTT) supports adults of working age living in the local community.  The team has various functions including assessment, gate keeping and a home treatment function as an alternative to admission.  This also includes facilitating early discharge from hospital.

A range of other professionals with varying level of expertise support the HTT: operational managers, nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, occupational therapists and administrative and secretarial staff.

The services are delivered as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that works with individual patients. The psychological services provided are comprehensive and include a range of assessments and treatments.  The occupational therapy services provide a wide range of opportunities for patients.

The Home Treatment Team expects to receive on average 25 new referrals a week.  The team aims to see referrals for assessment on the day of the referral and gate keeping clients within one hour of the request.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The NHS Trust operates in an area that includes the Lake District National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. 
It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits. This location is ideal for families and professionals alike, based within 20 minutes from central Manchester and in a wonderful town of its own right, you will be spoilt for choice on where to settle with your family. For city lovers, Manchester is ideal. For those wanting a smaller town, Preston is fast becoming one of the most popular places to relocate to, and is surrounded bu magnificent countryside.

State and private schools have excellent reputations with a number of secondary and primary schools having outstanding Ofsted reports, being ranked as some of the highest in the country. Housing is affordable with many areas being significantly more competitive than the rest of the UK.

The region offers a county of contrasting landscapes, with wide, open spaces, diverse heritage and plentiful food and drink, covering 3,075 km2 of England’s North West. There is something for everyone, with countryside, canals, coast and towns. Enjoy stunning views, quiet lanes, rare wildlife and our famous Lancashire coastline.
There is the unique, wildlife rich bays in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around the estuaries. Parts of the area have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK.

While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - this area perhaps beats them all, certainly according to a new study!

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT LCSFT?
With an extremely active education/teaching programme supported by the consultant team, there is opportunity to work towards and complete CESR, RCPsych exams, get involved in active research and many aspects of CPD.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates:

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

• Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry

Non-EEA Candidates:

• MRCPsych

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based applicants

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

We are seeking General Adult Psychiatrists to join one of the top performing NHS Mental Health Trusts in the UK. This is a great opportunity for experience General Adult Psychiatrists who want to establish themselves in the NHS, and grow their consultant career. The post is suitable for candidates holding specialisation in the EEA, or for experienced IMGs looking to complete CESR. This is a very exciting time to be join the trust following a recent achievement of outstanding with their CQC rating and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.

WHAT IS THE NHS TRUST LIKE? 
Over the years the quality of the mental health services and the achievements of the staff have been recognised nationally including the “Mental Health Trust of The Year Award” for 2020 at the Health Service Journal Awards.

In a recent NHS Staff Survey the trust achieved the best score for safety culture amongst mental health and learning disabilities trusts throughout the country. The staff have also said that they would recommend the trust as a place to work and as a place for their friends and family to receive care. They are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.

WHAT IS THE GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The post is based with the Community Mental Health Service. This involves providing clinical leadership, offering diagnostic assessments and treatment to service users with severe, complex, and high risk psychiatric conditions.
Adult Community Mental Health Teams operate from two clinical team bases. Both teams provide a range of community based services, including outpatient clinics based on recovery care pathways. The teams provide assessment and treatment to people with complex or severe mental health conditions in HONOS clusters of care 5-17. This includes service users formerly supported by the Assertive Outreach Team and the Community Personality Disorder Services, and those with a diagnosis of ADHD. The Wellbeing team provides assessment and psychological treatment to people with common mental health conditions in HONOS clusters of care 1-4. The wellbeing team is based in Primary Care and requires psychiatric input from the post holder according to the catchment area of the GP practice.

Adult community teams currently support approximately 1500 patients, approximately 400 of whom are subject to CPA. The service receives approximately 16 referrals every week. The post-holder carries in the caseload 4 patients on CTO and 2 on conditional discharge currently. The overall caseload for the post is about 330 service users as a responsible clinician considering clients with a care coordinator; patients under the care of trainees or the specialty doctor and under his/her direct care. The service users followed up in the outpatient clinic are on standard level of care. They attend a weekly multidisciplinary meeting where they can communicate about clinical and administrative matters.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of people of working age from his/her catchment area who are referred or otherwise present to secondary care mental health services. Initial triage by the Single Point of Access (SPA) determines whether the service user meets the criteria for a secondary care assessment.

WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
Whether you want to live in London and commute, live in the country or small towns, working in this trust has something to offer. The Trust covers a mixed rural and urban area, including large and smaller towns. The area has excellent connections to London and the rest of the country. A large number of psychiatrists working in the trust choose to commute from London, some locations can be reached from London in 17 – 30 minutes depending on the locality. By car from several parts of North London the commute is under 30 mins.

The trust is a situated in beautiful county with picturesque, rural villages and a number of lovely, vibrant towns and garden cities. Ranked in 2016, by uSwitch Better Family Life Index, as the best place to raise a family, The region scored highly on top exam results, good pay prospects, high employment rates, fast broadband and better weather than other towns in the Index! It is also well known for its excellent schools, stunning countryside and fantastic local facilities which provide plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy yourself away from work.

There are three major roads going North-South (the M1, the A1 and the A10). In addition the M25 passes through. Train services are also excellent with the journey time to London from some towns is less than 20 - 30 minutes. Education is of a high standard. Currently more than 160,000 children are educated in the county’s network of 566 schools made up of 17 nursery schools, 426 primary schools, 9 middle schools, 78 secondary schools, 27 Special Schools and 8 Education Support Centres. Exam results and SATs continue to be above the national average and the ration of pupils to teachers is among the best in the shire counties. There is also a wide range of public/private schools to choose from.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
The combination of clinical practice and first-class academic connections means that medical professionals have a wide range of opportunities to develop their careers and achieve their aspirations. You will have access to leadership, teaching, educational and research opportunities for Continued Professional Develop (CPD).

If you are a new consultant you will receive mentoring and support from medical leads as well as access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-caliber Consultants.

In addition to the generous pension and annual leave that comes with NHS employment, the trust offers additional benefits to our staff including a salary sacrifice scheme enabling staff to drive a brand new car or purchase a new bike as well as an HMRC scheme enabling savings on registered childcare costs.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE?
EEA Candidates: 

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
• Board Certified Specialisation in Psychiatry 

Non-EEA Candidates: 

• MRCPsych
• Consultant experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry

UK based applicants 

• Experience of working in General Adult Psychiatry
• Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT

• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry

• MRCPSYCH