Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Leyland

NHS; Leyland; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their CAMHS team in Leyland. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, a recruitment and retention premium, and opportunities for professional development through a fellowship program. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and relevant experience in mental health services.

Benefits

Recruitment & Retention Premium

Study leave budget of £3000

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise.
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months.
• Section 12 approved or within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead member of a community children and young people's mental health service.
• Participate on the Consultant On Call rota.
• Provide clinical supervision and support for the team.

Skills

Knowledge relevant to mental health

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

On GMC Specialist Register

Section 12 approved

AC status

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Leyland (10PA)

RRP payment Payable

This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k payable on commencement of employment.

Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that 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 the Chorley and South Ribble CAMHS Team, based at Shawbrook House in Leyland. The post is full time (10PA).

In addition, we would also like to offer the successful applicant a place on our 'Safety and Improvement Fellowship' programme. In LSCft, we have worked in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting to create a development programme that will build upon the skills and experience you have developed so far in the improvement and enable you to take it to a much deeper level. The cost of this programme will be funded by the Trust.

The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a leading member of a well-established, community children and young people's mental health service. You will be working with a part-time consultant who has been part of the service since 2018.

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 includes:

• 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).
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we're 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 your special interests or development areas and build a suitable job plan. We also have an active Medical Education department that supports our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests. There are also opportunities in Digital Leadership for interested Consultants.

Check out our twitter accounts for examples of our projects: @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd

Details

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 351-MED034SS-25

Job location: Shawbrook House, Balcarres Road, Leyland, PR25 3ED

Job description

Further details about responsibilities are in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. The Job Description has been submitted for approval by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
• Section 12 approved or within 3 months
• AC status or within 3 months

Experience (Essential):

• Knowledge, experience, and skills relevant to this role

Other requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must meet the UK registration requirements and provide criminal record checks from countries of residence if applicable.