Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Preston is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist for the CAMHS. The role involves leading a children's mental health service and participating in on-call duties. Applicants should have MBBS, GMC registration, and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £109,725 to £145,478 with a £40k recruitment premia and relocation package available.

Benefits

At least 2.5 SPAs for a full-time post

Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years

Opportunity to be a clinical supervisor

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• Must have MBBS or equivalent and GMC registration.
• Eligible for GMC Specialist Register within 6 months.
• Knowledge and experience relevant to mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Lead member of community children and young people's mental health service.
• Provide input to Preston CYP service and Royal Preston Hospital.
• Participate on the Consultant On Call rota.

Skills

Knowledge, experience and skills relevant to this role

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise

On GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview

Section 12 Approved or eligible within 3 months of starting

Ac Status (Approved Clinician) or eligible within 3 months

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston (10PA). This post will attract a Recruitment Premia. The post is full time (10PA) and based at Ellen House in Preston. The successful applicant will also be invited onto our Safety and Improvement Fellowship programme, a development initiative funded by the Trust in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting to deepen improvement skills.

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

Main duties

The post holder will be a leading member of a well-established community children and young people\'s mental health service. You will provide input to the Preston CYP service and Royal Preston Hospital A&E and Paediatric ward.

Qualifications and eligibility

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
• Section 12 Approved or eligible within 3 months of starting
• Ac Status ( Approved Clinician) or eligible within 3 months

Experience

• Knowledge, experience and skills relevant to this role

Remuneration and terms

Remuneration will be as set out in the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience. The role attracts a £40k recruitment premia on commencement and a relocation package may be available. There is associated on-call/consultant rota remuneration.

About the Trust and benefits

• At least 2.5 SPAs for a full-time post (flexible enhancements to support wider Trust ambitions)
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years (or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants)
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available

Eligibility criteria apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible for the recruitment and retention premia.

Location and posting details

Location: Ellen House, 1-3 Ellen Court, Preston, PR1 7RH

Dates and status: Details Date posted 14 August 2025; Job locations Ellen House; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time; Grade: Consultant; Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum; Reference: 351-MED018SS-24-M

Additional information

Disclosures and sponsorship: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Current UK professional registration is required. The Job Description and Person Specification provide further details. The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 23 April 2024.