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 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