Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult HBTT, Preston

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dynamic Home Based Treatment Team in Central Lancashire. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, providing essential services to the community. The position includes a manageable caseload of complex cases and the chance to contribute to the development of a flexible job plan that aligns with personal interests. With a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Golden Hello payment

Study leave budget

Relocation package

Excellent peer support

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise required.
• Section 12 approved status is necessary for employment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team providing 24/7 service.
• Manage complex and unstable psychiatric cases.

Skills

Knowledge of General Adult Psychiatry

Clinical supervision

Consultation skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Eligibility for Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry (Home Based Treatment Team), Central Lancashire (10PA)

Golden Hello payment Payable

This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years

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 Central Lancashire Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT), based at Royal Preston Hospital. The post is full time (10PA).

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 postholder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which provides a 24/7 service for people in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble. The consultant psychiatrist is expected to carry a compact caseload of the most complex and unstable cases, but will also be available at short notice to provide consultation and advice to other team members, although they are not required to act as care co-ordinator.

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).
• 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 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. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Date posted: 17 March 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 351-MED002CW-24-J

Job locations

Avondale Unit, Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 14 February 2024.

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, skills and experience relevant to this post

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Avondale Unit, Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/