Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult CMHT, Ormskirk (10PA)
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The closing date is 13 May 2026
We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry. This full time (10PA), substantive post is based at Bickerstaffe House, Ormskirk with the community mental health team. You would be joining our well established West Lancashire CMHT.
You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.
Main duties of the job
You will be leading an MDT supported by nursing staff, operational managers, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and OTs. You will be providing care to patients referred to the team in an exciting, fast‑paced environment.
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 have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
About us
The role offers:
* At least 2.5 SPAs as a standard for a full‑time post, with flexibility for additional activities that support the Trust’s wider ambitions.
* 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 interest through a flexible job plan.
* Support for Digital Leadership roles for interested Consultants.
Our Trust values diversity and inclusion, actively challenging discrimination and welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups and individuals with lived experience relevant to the role to bring authenticity to our services.
We support flexible working, offering term‑time, part‑time, compressed hours and flexi‑time patterns to foster a positive work/life balance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and licence to practise
* On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months at the time of interview
* Section 12 approval
* AC status or eligible within 6 months at the time of interview
Experience
* Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
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