Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Pennine West Home Treatment Team (10PA)
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We are seeking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Pennine West Home Treatment Team (HTT), based at Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn. The post is full time (10PA).
The postholder will also be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.
Main duties of the job
You will lead a Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) that provides a 24/7 service for people in the Blackburn, Darwen, and Hyndburn area. The main clinical duties involve assessing new patients and carrying out follow-up reviews. The postholder will carry no responsibility for inpatients.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or be eligible for entry within 6 months of the interview date.
It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the start of employment and have or are eligible for Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will follow the terms of the New Consultant Contract, based on experience.
About us
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexibility for enhancements supporting wider Trust activities).
* Excellent peer support group
* Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years, or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
* Relocation package available
We are committed to developing our Consultant workforce and supporting their areas of interest in a flexible manner. We encourage discussions about your special interests or development areas to build a suitable job plan. Our active Medical Education department supports Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests. There are also opportunities for roles in Digital Leadership.
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Details
Date posted: 28 May 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-MED025PN-23-E
Locations: Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL
Job description
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 26 May 2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
* Section 12 approval or within 3 months
* AC status or within 3 months
Experience (Essential):
* Knowledge, skills, and experience appropriate to this role
Additional requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further details can be found on the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL
Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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