Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult HBTT, Preston

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Central Lancashire Home Based Treatment Team. Responsibilities include working within a multi-disciplinary team and managing complex cases. Applicants must have GMC registration and meet additional criteria. The position offers development opportunities and a supportive environment for consultants.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Potential for additional SPAs

Opportunities for clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC.
• Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a 24/7 service.
• Carry a compact caseload of complex cases.
• Participate on the Consultant On Call rota.

Education

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

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult HBTT, Preston

Overview

The post is for 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 closing date is 16 October 2025. This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years. Eligibility criteria do apply, and staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.

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.

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

Requirements

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or 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).
• 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

We are keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Discuss your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan. There is an active Medical Education department and support for Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership.

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

• 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

• 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.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust