Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Psychiatry (Grantham CMHT / Lincoln EIP)
The closing date is 26 April 2026
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well‑led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high‑quality, patient‑focused services, we are seeking a passionate and committed Consultant Psychiatrist in general adult psychiatry to join a shared post between the Early Intervention Psychosis service (EIP) (4 PAs) based in Lincoln and the Grantham Locality Mental Health Team (CMHT) (6 PAs) based in Grantham.
We are really interested in hearing from you; there is scope for some flexibility which could be negotiable through the relevant Clinical Director. As the role may entail home visits and travel across the county, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car due to limited public transport.
Main duties of the job
Assessment of new referrals and attending their formulation meetings.
Medical review of patients as agreed in multi‑disciplinary meetings.
Home visits when required.
Attending multidisciplinary case review meetings whenever they are arranged.
Attending weekly team meetings / leadership meetings.
Attending management and academic meetings.
Advice to GP’s / Liaison Teams / Hospitals (occasional hospital attendance may be required).
Preparing reports and attending mental health tribunals for patients on Community Treatment Orders. Currently there are no CTOs on the case load.
Reviewing and preparing reports for patients subject to Section 37/41 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Assisting trust‑sponsored research projects.
Supervision of nurse prescribers.
Giving clinical advice to team members as and when needed.
Responsibility for assessment of emergencies, including assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983 and Section 136 assessments as part of on‑call rota.
Providing cover to community consultant colleagues on a mutually agreed basis.
Providing, on an agreed reciprocal basis, medical cover in the short term absence of other colleagues.
Working within national guidance and within professional codes of conduct at all times.
Sharing responsibility for clinical audit of services with other consultant colleagues and, in this matter, complying with Royal College requirements.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120 m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust.
The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln.
Job responsibilities
For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.
What we offer:
* A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure
* 10 P A WTE Job Share will be considered
* £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years
* Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time)
* The service is supported by a multi‑disciplinary team.
* The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.
* Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities
* 90 % of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted – Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system
* Lease car scheme / cycle to work scheme
* Attendance at a bi‑annual Medical Development Day
* Free on‑site car parking and access to electric car charging points
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
* Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.
* Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
* Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
* MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* DBS clearance.
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Willingness to engage with further training in general psychiatry.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) must be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a year – Salary is dependent on experience
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