Consultant Psychiatrist, Early Intervention Service - Chorley

Consultant Psychiatrist - Early Intervention Psychiatry, Chorley (8 PAs) We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist in Early Intervention Psychiatry to work as part of the all-age Early Intervention Service. This is a part time (8PA) post based at Euxton Lodge, Chorley. The post holder would be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be payable.

The EIS service covers the whole of Lancashire, with three teams, North, Central, and East . This post would be supporting the team in Central Lancashire. The service provides comprehensive assessment and management for people aged between 14 and 64 with a first presentation of psychotic symptoms (FEP) and At risk mental state (ARMS). As Consultant Psychiatrist, you would have clinical lead responsibility (with the other Consultant) for the decision making within the MDT. The Consultant psychiatrist has responsibility for young people aged 16 and over who are accepted for care within Central Lancashire EIS team. 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.