Consultant Neuropsychiatrist - Preston

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust is seeking a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist in Preston to work across multiple locations. This full-time role includes outpatient clinics and memory patient assessments, requiring full GMC registration and Section 12 approval. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mental health and clinical supervision.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

Flexible job plan development

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register.
• Eligibility for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• Must be Section 12 Approved at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the Consultant On Call rota.
• Work with outpatient clinics and ward consultations at Royal Preston Hospital.
• Assess memory patients with comorbid issues at Charnley Fold.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health disorders

Clinical supervision skills

Ability to assess memory patients

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

On GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Consultant Neuropsychiatrist - Preston

Closing date is 24 November 2025

Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Preston (10 PAs)

We are delighted to launch the recruitment for this exciting new Consultant post that has been developed in partnership between Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT.

This full time, substantive post is split equally between the two Trusts and would be based at Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold in Bamber Bridge.

You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.

Main duties of the job

Your work would be split equally between the two Trusts. At Royal Preston Hospital you would be working at the Neurosciences Centre alongside other Consultants. Most of your work would centre on outpatient clinics with some support for ward consultations as required.

At Charnley Fold, you would be working with the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and would be expected to assess or give opinion on memory patients with comorbid issues.

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.

About us

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).
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants

At our Trust, we're 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 what 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 & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. However, you would be welcome and encouraged to contact us to discuss this post in greater detail and how it might meet your hopes and aspirations.

The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months at time of interview
• Section 12 approved
• AC status or within 6 months

Experience

• 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 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.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust