Network Medical Director and Consultant/SAS Psychiatrist
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £59,175 - £139,882 per annum (plus Management Allowance of £14,706 per annum) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY4 4FE |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7069149/351-MED015FC-25 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Network Medical Director andSubstantive Consultant/SAS Psychiatrist
Fylde Coast Locality
Are you a forward-thinking, dynamicConsultant or SAS Psychiatrist interested in a senior leadership role? Do you have experience as a medical leader and recognise the importance of culture, engagement and nurturing the workforce?
We are looking for a talented clinician and leaderwho will be responsible as part of a triumvirate ofleaders, in delivering safe and effective services in the locality. The triumvirate will be made up of Network Medical Director (NMD), Network Director of Nursing and Network Director of Operations. We wish to employ a substantive consultant or senior SAS Doctor, with 6 PAs dedicated to the NMD role and further clinical sessions up to full-time.
The role attracts a management supplement of £14,706 per annum
This role has two elements. As a Psychiatrist, your clinical role would involve 4 PAs in total, combining Direct Clinical Care with SPA time. The specific clinical role/vacancy would be discussed at interview. Our Trust predominantly provides mental health services (Psychiatry) and some physical health services.
The Network Medical Director role would involve 6 PAs in total.
The post holder will lead and manage services at network level and will be jointly responsible and accountable for:
• The medical leadership and performance within the Network
• The delivery of quality services around the core dimensions of safety, effectiveness and patient experience.
• The development of strategic plans in line with overall Trust strategy.
• The performance management of all services in line with local and national performance targets and standards.
• Ensuring clinical engagement, taking responsibility for good governance, safety and risk management.
• Taking a commercial and business approach to services which recognises and adapts to the needs of our customers.
• Providing leadership, support and advice to their leadership teams, managers and staff.
This role will attract:
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Separate management allowance
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Individual professional development programmes
• 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).
• Excellent peer support group
• Relocation package available of up to £8k
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and have at least 5 years’ experience delivering clinical care at consultant or equivalent level.
It is a requirement that applicants who are Psychiatrists are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration willbe as set out in the terms of the New Consultant or SAS Contracts according to previous experience
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025
Network Medical Director andSubstantive Consultant/SAS Psychiatrist
Fylde Coast Locality
Are you a forward-thinking, dynamicConsultant or SAS Psychiatrist interested in a senior leadership role? Do you have experience as a medical leader and recognise the importance of culture, engagement and nurturing the workforce?
We are looking for a talented clinician and leaderwho will be responsible as part of a triumvirate ofleaders, in delivering safe and effective services in the locality. The triumvirate will be made up of Network Medical Director (NMD), Network Director of Nursing and Network Director of Operations. We wish to employ a substantive consultant or senior SAS Doctor, with 6 PAs dedicated to the NMD role and further clinical sessions up to full-time.
The role attracts a management supplement of £14,706 per annum
This role has two elements. As a Psychiatrist, your clinical role would involve 4 PAs in total, combining Direct Clinical Care with SPA time. The specific clinical role/vacancy would be discussed at interview. Our Trust predominantly provides mental health services (Psychiatry) and some physical health services.
The Network Medical Director role would involve 6 PAs in total.
The post holder will lead and manage services at network level and will be jointly responsible and accountable for:
• The medical leadership and performance within the Network
• The delivery of quality services around the core dimensions of safety, effectiveness and patient experience.
• The development of strategic plans in line with overall Trust strategy.
• The performance management of all services in line with local and national performance targets and standards.
• Ensuring clinical engagement, taking responsibility for good governance, safety and risk management.
• Taking a commercial and business approach to services which recognises and adapts to the needs of our customers.
• Providing leadership, support and advice to their leadership teams, managers and staff.
This role will attract:
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Separate management allowance
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Individual professional development programmes
• 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).
• Excellent peer support group
• Relocation package available of up to £8k
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and have at least 5 years’ experience delivering clinical care at consultant or equivalent level.
It is a requirement that applicants who are Psychiatrists are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration willbe as set out in the terms of the New Consultant or SAS Contracts according to previous experience
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025