A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, Inpatients (10PA)
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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.
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Dova Unit at Furness General Hospital, Barrow. The post is full-time (10PA).
The Dova unit, based at Dane Garth in Furness General Hospital, is an 18-bed mixed gender ward. There is an older adults ward also based at the hospital. FGH is a large district general hospital with around 268 beds, a full range of specialities and an accident and emergency department. The Dane Garth unit has established resident doctor posts including FY1s, FY2s, a CT and GPSTs. The post holder would have the 2.5 WTE resident doctors supporting ward duties, along with input from a SAS colleague. There is an active monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues within the Cumbria locality.
The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team including matron, ward manager, clinical leads, nursing staff, occupational therapy, HCA and recovery support staff.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or 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 are or will be eligible for Approved Clinician Status.
Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
The role:
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (flexible for enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
* 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.
At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.
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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026.
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