Job Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Community Psychiatry, Blackpool (10PA).
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This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years. Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Blackpool Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT), based at Shorelands, Blackpool. This is a full‑time (10PA) post.
The Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist you will:
* Lead the weekly MDT meeting to review patient progress and assist with task management for patients.
* Conduct assessments and clinics for new patients and follow‑up reviews.
* Provide specialist supervision and support to peers.
* Participate in study leave (budget £3000–£5000 over 3 years) and digital leadership opportunities (if applicable).
* Support development and tailored job planning with the Trust.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership within the Blackpool Community Mental Health Team and Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team, ensuring timely and high‑quality patient care. Manage your caseload within the agreed service provision allowance and support junior staff through supervision and educational roles.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise.
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview.
* Section 12 approved or within 3 months of commencing employment.
* Approved Clinician status or within 3 months.
* Experience in older adult psychiatry preferred.
Disclosures and Sponsorship
Applicants must be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Skilled‑worker sponsorship is available; applicants requiring current skilled worker sponsorship should apply. Verification of criminal record certificates for past 10 years is required for applicants who have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in any country.
Offered Remuneration and Contract
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Full‑time.
Reference number: 351-MED061FC-25.
Location
Shorelands, 292 Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5JW.
Employer Details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Employer website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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