Psychiatry
The fastest growing specialty in the NHS
As the medical specialty dealing with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness as well as emotional and behavioural disorders - it is the fastest growing specialty in the NHS offering competitive salaries, career progression, specialty training and CCT & CESR.
Requirements for an overseas psychiatrist to work in the UK
- IELTS or OET
- MRCPsych (UK) or PLAB
- GMC registration
- EEA applicants will only require GMC registration and IELTS or OET
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What should I know about Psychiatry in the UK?
NHS psychiatrists may see in-patients in a hospital setting, or work within the community. Psychiatrists work across a range of services, such as specialist hospital units, schools, residential care homes, or a combination of settings. However, most work in community mental health teams, out-patient departments and hospital wards.
There are six psychiatry specialties: adult psychiatry, psychiatry of old age, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychiatry of intellectual disability, and psychotherapy. It is possible to sub-specialise in adult psychiatry - in liaison, perinatal, substance misuse or addictions, neuro-psychiatry, eating disorders, rehabilitation and social psychiatry.
What can you expect to do as part of a typical working week in the NHS?
Psychiatrists in the UK often follow a regular Monday-Friday daytime pattern. On call work, especially at associate specialist or consultant level, is generally less onerous than other medical and surgical specialties. The regular work pattern enables an excellent work-life balance.
Hospital work can include ward rounds for acute or long-term patients as well as outpatient clinics. New patients may have appointments lasting an hour, considerably longer than appointments given in other medical specialties. Follow-up appointments may last around 20 or 30 minutes.
Most consultant psychiatrists have around ten hours allocated each week for non-clinical activities including research and audit.
Psychiatrists sometimes see patients on their own in an out-patient clinic. More often, they work as part of a team with colleagues from other professions such as nursing, social work, psychology and occupational therapy.
Did you know? The Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder in the UK.
An opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join an established NHSSpecialist Learning Disability Community Mental Health Team in the North West of England.
These x2 full time NHS psychiatry vacancies would be based at one of the established LD teams across the trust, in mutual agreement on preferred site.
This is a really exciting opportunity to work with a range of adults within a passionate multidisciplinary team.
These vacancies would be suitable for either experienced UK based candidates, EEA consultants or overseas applicants with MRCPsych.
WHAT IS THE TRUST LIKE?
The staff in this trust 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. It 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 TEAM LIKE?
You would be joining an enthusiastic supportive team of Consultant Learning Disability Psychiatrists covering the community/outpatient teams that provide specialist assessment and care for adults with learning disabilities.
The teams have been designed to meet RCPSYCH standards, and you will be working with RMNs, Psychologist, nursery nurses, occupational therapists, peer support workers, pharmacist and junior doctors in addition to service and team managers.
You will work with a large number of partners and stakeholders both in mental health services, universal services and specialist nurses and health visitors.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The 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.
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.
Lancashire 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 Morecambe Bay in the north to the flat and fertile coastal plain around Ormskirk and the Ribble Estuary.
The world-famous seaside town of Blackpool with its iconic Tower in the west to the undulating fells and moorland of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the famous Pendle Hill in the east, visitors to Lancashire are truly spoilt!
Parts of Lancashire have been voted as the best places to live in the UK by Channel 4 show Best Place to Live in the UK, including the Ribble Valley.
While most people might think Manchester, London and Leeds would be the ideal spots for people to settle down - South Ribble, an area of Lancashire just below Preston, beats them all, according to a new study.
The Lake District is known as one of the most outstanding areas of the UK, with plenty to offer to professionals and families alike.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU?
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:
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Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
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Board Certified Specialist in Psychiatry
Non-EEA Candidates:
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MRCPsych
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Experience of working in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
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
- MRCPsych
- Experience or an interest in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Consultant Experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Experience or an interest in Learning Disability Psychiatry
- Within 6 - 12 months of completing CCT
An opportunity for an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dedicated and passionate NHS community CAMHS team in the North West of England.
This full time post based within Tier 3 Generic CAMHS and ideal for experienced child & adolescent psychiatrists from the UK and overseas.
WHAT IS THE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST LIKE?
At the 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 DEPARTMENT & TEAM LIKE?
The Tier 3 CAMHS team is one of the 7 CAMH Services within this NHS Trust. There are good links with primary care, Children's Services, local schools and the Paediatricians at the nearby University Hospitals.
The post is within the tier 3 CAMHS team, which provided generic & outpatient CAMHS. The post holder will be involved in assessing, diagnosing and treating children and young people presenting with a range of mental health difficulties up to the age of 18 years.
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE IN THE REGION?
The 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.
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 Lake District, one of the most beautiful regions of the UK, is located in the heart of Cumbria, a predominantly rural county in the far north west of England.
World famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous fells, carved out long ago by glaciers, the Lake District today is a playground for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- MRCPsych
- Experience of working in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Applicants for both pure breast radiology or breast and general radiology (or another subspecialty) are encouraged to apply.
Ideally, the applicant will be trained in screening, individuals with symptomatic breast training only will be considered. If the applicant wishes to train in screening this would also be supported by the Trust.
General Radiology duties will be based in the main department at one site, while sessions in breast imaging are located in a seperate site within the larger complex.
Performance:
42,225 women were invited for screening in 2017/18 with an uptake of 78.9% and the very successful High Risk MR breast screening service was implemented in 2014.
Symptomatic breast imaging services are provided by the breast imaging team independently and the symptomatic service receives approximately 4500 referrals per year. All these referrals are seen in a one stop clinic with surgical and imaging assessment in the same visit.
Radiology Team:
You will be part of a team that includes the following:
- Four committed and enthusiastic breast radiologists based in the trust, forming an essential part of the localities Breast Screening Service.
- Two advanced radiographic practitioners will also support performing stereotactic biopsy and wire placement
- Four film reading radiographers providing screen reading.
- The clinics are well supported by specialist breast care nurses.
Equipment & Facilities:
Equipment is as the following:
- They have a fully digital service having 1 brand new GE Pristina mammography unit with DBT, CESM and 2D biopsy.
- There is a further Philips L30 with Diagnostic Scan mammography unit.
- There are 2 breast ultrasound rooms with voice recognition reporting equipped with new Canon Aplio machines.
- Vacuum assisted Encore biopsy is available in addition to standard 14G.
- MRI services are housed in a new diagnostic imaging centre adjacent to Gainsborough Wing.
- New breast coils and software are installed.
- Multi-disciplinary breast care meetings are held in the unit’s dedicated MDT room.
- The unit enjoys excellent working relationships with our colleagues in breast surgery, oncology and nursing care.
Requirements for this position are the following:
- FRCR or equivalent
- Unfortunately no PLAB candidates will be considered unless exceptional circumstances
- IETLS or OET and eligibility for GMC registration
- Extension experience trained in breast screening, whilst individuals with symptomatic breast training only will be considered
The trust will fully support training, development, CESR applications and is particularly welcoming to overseas candidates, though of course UK applicants with NHS experience will be warmly received too!