Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, HBTT - Ormskirk (10PA)
We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry. This full time (10PA), substantive post is based at Bickerstaffe House, Ormskirk with the community mental health team. You would be joining our West Lancashire Home Treatment Team and provide input into our Initial Response Service (IRS).
You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.
Main duties of the job
You will be leading an MDT supported by nursing staff, operational managers, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and OTs. An opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and to contribute to the overall care for patients referred to the team.
Qualifications and requirements
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
* On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of time of appointment
* Section 12 approval or within 3 months
* AC (Approved Clinician) status or within 3 months
Experience
* Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this post
Disclosure and sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Where applicable, UK entry requirements include criminal records checks.
Employer details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Bickerstaffe House, Ormskirk District General Hospital, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ
Date posted: 03 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
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