Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry - Lancaster
Join Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for a full‑time specialist role with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Lancaster and Morecambe and the in‑patient ward at The Orchard, Lancaster.
Job Summary
The Consultant will dedicate 60% of their Working Time Equivalent (WTE) to the CMHT at Victoria House in Morecambe and the remaining 40% to the inpatient team at The Orchard. The role offers opportunities for on‑call duties with additional remuneration, clinical supervision, digital leadership roles and a relocation package.
Main Duties
* Full‑time Consultant (10 Part‑Time Equivalent posts)
* 80% of the time with CMHT; 20% with inpatient team
* Attend Consultant On Call rota with extra pay
* Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff
* Participate in Digital Leadership initiatives (if applicable)
Qualifications & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
* On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of interview
* Section 12 approved or within three months of commencement
* Approved Clinician Status or within three months of commencement
* Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to adult psychiatry (including inpatient and community settings)
Additional Requirements
Eligibility for a 5 % payment of basic salary over two years and for the additional on‑call remuneration, subject to eligibility criteria. Candidates currently employed by the Trust are not eligible for these premia.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer Details
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Victoria House, Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QG
Salary and Contract
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Posting
Date posted: 12 November 2025
Reference number: 351-MED019TB-24-N
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