Job summary
Specialty Doctor - General Adult CMHT, Preston
We are looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor to work with the Preston CMHT based at West Strand House, Preston. The post is full time (10PA) and fixed term for 12-months.
If you are Section 12 approved, there may be the opportunity to join the 2nd On Call rota for which additional remuneration will be paid.
Main duties of the job
The main duty of this post is to provide medical input to the Preston CMHT which will include direct care as well as advice/consultancy for other members of the team. You will be supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist.
The role will include 8.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Care and will provide an excellent experience for those pursuing AC accreditation.
About us
To be eligible to apply for this post, you must possess at least 3 year's experience in psychiatry and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. Ideally, you will be Section 12 Approved, or eligible for approval at the time of commencing employment.
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-MED068CW-25-A
Job locations
West Strand House
Block C, West Strand
Preston
PR1 8UY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role.
Please note that this advert may be closed early should sufficient applications be received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role.
Please note that this advert may be closed early should sufficient applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
* Section 12 approval or within 6 months
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
* Section 12 approval or within 6 months
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Strand House
Block C, West Strand
Preston
PR1 8UY
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Strand House
Block C, West Strand
Preston
PR1 8UY
Employer's website
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