Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry (Home Based Treatment Team), Central Lancashire (10PA)
This substantive post is based at Royal Preston Hospital and is full time (10PA). The role includes participation on the Consultant On Call rota with additional remuneration. The Trust offers a relocation package and various professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
The postholder will:
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a 24/7 service for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
* Carry a compact caseload of the most complex and unstable cases and provide consultation and advice to other team members at short notice (not required to act as care co-ordinator).
* Participate in on-call duties as part of the Consultant rota with associated remuneration.
Requirements
* Full GMC registration and being on the Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of the interview date.
* Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or be eligible for Approved Clinician (AC) Status (within 3 months).
* Remuneration as per the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
Eligibility criteria apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible for the recruitment and retention premia described.
About the Role / Benefits
* At least 2.5 SPAs for a full-time post (flexible enhancements to support wider Trust ambitions).
* 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 and to develop areas of special interest.
* Relocation package available.
* Potential to take on roles in Digital Leadership or as Clinical & Educational Supervisors depending on interest.
Details
* Date posted: 19 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 351-MED002CW-24-O
* Job locations: Avondale Unit, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 9HT
Job responsibilities (additional information)
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 14 February 2024.
Qualifications
* Essential: MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
* On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months
* Section 12 Approved or eligible within 3 months
* AC status or eligible within 3 months
Experience
* Essential: Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
Other checks
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Sponsorship and Registration
* Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer
* Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Avondale Unit, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 9HT
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