Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult HBTT, Preston

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Preston is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Home Based Treatment Team. The role requires managing complex cases and providing consultations. Candidates must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register or eligible to become so. This position offers excellent peer support, study leave budget, and a relocation package.

Benefits

At least 2.5 SPAs

Study leave budget

Relocation package

Digital Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold full GMC registration.
• Eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• Must be Section 12 Approved.

Responsibilities

• Manage a compact caseload of complex and unstable cases.
• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota.

Skills

Managing complex cases

Short-notice consultation

Team participation

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register eligibility

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry (Home Based Treatment Team), Central Lancashire (10PA). The post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years, with additional remuneration for the Consultant On Call rota.

Role

The Consultant Psychiatrist will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT) based at Royal Preston Hospital. Key duties include:

• Managing a compact caseload of the most complex and unstable cases, while providing short‑notice consultation and advice to other team members.
• Participating on the Consultant On Call rota, with remuneration according to the New Consultant Contract.

Benefits & Development

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (flexible support for broader 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 act as a clinical supervisor.
• Relocation package available.
• Digital Leadership roles for interested Consultants.
• Active Medical Education department supporting clinical and educational supervision.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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. This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.