Consultant Psychiatrist – Liaison Psychiatry, Lancaster (10PA)
A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years. Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in Liaison Psychiatry. This full time (10PA), substantive post is based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. You would be joining our well established Mental Health Liaison Team operating within the Emergency Department (A&E) and Medical Assessment Wards. The team provides a rapid assessment service for individuals aged 16 and over as well as assessments and advice for clients who are in-patients on medical/surgical wards within the acute Trust. Royal Lancaster Infirmary has 387 general beds.
You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.
You will be leading an MDT supported by junior doctors, nursing staff, operational managers, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and OTs. An opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced environment and being able to deliver to the overall care available to patients referred to the team.
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.
The role
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
* 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.
At our Trust, we are really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical and Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.
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 18 November 2025.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026.
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