Specialty Doctor, Rehabilitation Services - Wesham

Specialty Doctor, Rehabilitation Services - Wesham NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area Rehabilitation Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor. Contract 2 years (fixed term). Hours: full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs). Job ref 351-MED010FC-26-A.

Site: Wesham Rehabilitation Centre, Town Wesham. Salary: £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. Closing 25/06/:59.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust supports flexible working patterns including term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, flexi time and career breaks.

The Trust offers a SAS Development Programme that provides professional development for Doctors.

We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to work in our Rehabilitation Service, based at the Wesham Rehabilitation Unit. The post is full time (10 PAs) and fixed term for 2 years initially.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide medical input to patients, including psychiatric and physical health reviews. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting inpatient and community psychiatric and physical health assessments.
• Supporting both inpatient and community arms of the rehab service.
• Attending weekly multidisciplinary review meetings.

Working for our organisation

Eligibility: At least 3 years of experience in psychiatry, fully registered with the GMC, licence to practice, and Section 12 approved at start of employment.

Person specification - Experience

• Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role, including adult psychiatry and rehabilitation.