Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient, Barrow in Furness
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Job Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Inpatients (10PA). This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k payable on commencement of employment. Eligibility criteria do apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
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Main Duties
* The Dova unit is an 18 bedded mixed gender ward. The postholder will work with multidisciplinary teams including matron, ward manager, clinical leads, nursing staff, occupational therapy, HCA and recovery support staff.
* Participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable (0.5 PA + 5% supplement).
* Co‑ordinate resident doctors (FY1s, FY2s, CT and GPSTs) and work with a SAS colleague. There is an active monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues within the Cumbria locality.
About Us
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post.
* Excellent peer support group.
* Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
* Relocation package available of up to £8,000.
* Support for clinical and educational supervision and opportunities in Digital Leadership.
Details
Date posted: 28 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 351-MED012TB-25-H
Job locations: Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF
Job Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description for this post has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Person Specification
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise.
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months.
* Section 12 approved or within 3 months.
* AC status or within 3 months.
Experience
* Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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