Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry - Blackburn
The closing date is 27 May 2026
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 Disciplinaary Team (MDT) that provides a 24/7 service for people in the Blackburn, Darwen and Hyndburn area. The main clinical duties are arranged around 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 they should 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.
About us
The role:
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (flexibility for enhancements).
* 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.
We are keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way. Our Medical Education department supports Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors. There are also opportunities to take on a role in Digital Leadership for those with interest.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 26 May 2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice.
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months.
* Section 12 approval or within 3 months.
* AC status or within 3 months.
Experience
* Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure is required to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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