Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient, Barrow in Furness NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs) Job ref 351-MED012TB-25-M
Site: Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital Town Barrow in Furness Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/2026 23:59
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 postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable (0.5 PA + 5% supplement).
Main duties of the job The Dova unit, based at Dane Garth in Furness General hospital, is an 18 bedded mixed gender ward. The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team and support resident doctors (2.5 WTE). The unit also has a monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues.
Main responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adult inpatients.
Participate in Consultant On Call rota and provide cover.
Lead or support multidisciplinary team meetings.
Mentor and support resident doctors and trainees.
Maintain clinical record accuracy and compliance.
Contribute to peer group meetings and quality improvement.
Working for our organisation
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.
Recruitment & Retention Premia: £40,000 payable on commencement of employment (subject to tax and national insurance).
Eligibility criteria do apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this premia.
Person specification Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent.
Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise.
On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview date.
Section 12 approved or within 3 months.
AC status or within 3 months.
Experience Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role.
Additional requirements
Eligibility for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; submission of DBS by successful candidate may incur a charge.
Applicable to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 etc.
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