An opportunity for an experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with an interest in Learning Disability Psychiatry to join a dedicated and passionate NHS community CAMHS team in the North West of England.
This full time post could be based in one of several community CAMHS LD teams across the region, and will be agreed during the interview process based on preference.
This role is suitable for both UK based and overseas applicants, including those interested in completing CESR.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
At this NHS Foundation 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. The NHS Foundation Trust covers the whole of the county and employs 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 CAMHS LD TEAM LIKE?
The CAMHS team is one of the 7 CAMH Services within the NHS Foundation Trust. There are good links with primary care, Children's Services, local schools and the Paediatricians at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is within the tier 3 CAMHS LD team, which provide Learning Disability Psychiatry to children up to the age of 18 years.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The trust operates in an area that includes a National Park with World Heritage Centre status. It provides opportunities for living in beautiful places and accessing a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
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 the famous coastline.
Parts of the region 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 is attracting many young professionals and families alike.
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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience or an interest in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Board Certified Specialisation in Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
MRCPsych
Experience or an interest in Learning Disability Psychiatry
Consultant Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
UK based applicants
Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience or an interest in Learning Disability Psychiatry