A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Adult Inpatients, Blackpool
We are keen to hear from colleagues who want to work flexibly and discuss a job plan that would work for them and the service, including part time working.
RRP payment Payable
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k (subject to tax and NI) 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 excited to launch the recruitment of this substantive Consultant Psychiatrist role at The Harbour, Blackpool. You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult Psychiatry and will become a leading member of the well‑established, in‑patient, multidisciplinary teams based at The Harbour.
The post is permanent and full time (10PA).
Responsibilities
* Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload.
* Assessment of patients referred by the community teams and responsibility for any admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
* Out‑of‑Hours Cover.
* Assessment, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that physical health is considered alongside psychological and social issues.
Qualifications
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 as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
The Harbour is located just off the M55 and therefore enjoys good transport links to Preston and other parts of Lancashire. For those using public transport, there are regular services to Blackpool and other parts of the Fylde Coast, as well as a regular service to Preston.
The role
* 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.
We also have an active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests. Opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership are also available.
The Job Description for this post has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.
This advert closes on Sunday 26 Apr 2026.
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