Consultant Psychiatrist, Older Adult Psychiatry, Lytham

This post will add to four community older adult consultant psychiatrists within the locality. This support will provide leadership and support development of the memory service moving forward and in response to changing commissioning intentions. The post holder has responsibility for the assessment and diagnosis of dementia and other organic and cognitive disorders within the Fylde Coast Memory Assessment Service. Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date. It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.,

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
  
  This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows:
20% of basic salary in the first 12 months 15% of basic salary in the second 12 months 10% of basic salary in the third 12 months,
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.
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