Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Adult Inpatient, Barrow
Job Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, Inpatients (10PA)
Recruitment & Retention Premia
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k 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 seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Older Adult Inpatient team in beautiful Barrow in Furness. The post is full time (10PA). The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable (0.5 PA + 5% supplement).
Main duties of the job
The role is based on Ramsay Ward within the Dane Garth Unit in Furness General Hospital. FGH is a large district general hospital with around 268 beds, a full range of specialities and an accident and emergency department. The Dane Garth unit has established resident doctor posts including FY1s, FY2s, a CT and GPSTs. This post holder would have the support of a resident doctor, along with a SAS Doctor. There is an active monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues within the Cumbria locality too.
The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team including nurse consultant, psychologist, clinical leads, community mental health nurses, occupational therapy HCA and trainee advanced clinical practitioner.
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 set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.
About Us
We are the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full‑time post (flexible to support other activities).
* Excellent peer support group.
* Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years (up to £5,000 for newly qualified consultants).
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
* Relocation package available up to £8,000.
Details
Date posted: 31 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 351-MED041TB-25-C
Job locations:
- Ramsay Unit, Dane Garth
- Dalton Lane
- Barrow in Furness
- LA14 4LF
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. The Job Description has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Person Specification – Essential
* 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.
* 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. A disclosure and barring service check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Ramsay Unit, Dane Garth
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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