Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient, Barrow in Furness

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist for their Dova Unit at Furness General Hospital, Barrow. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, participating in on-call duties, and offering clinical supervision to support staff. The position offers competitive remuneration, relocation assistance, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be eligible for the Specialist Register.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8000

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Excellent peer support group

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and inclusion on Specialist register or eligibility within 6 months.
• Section 12 Approved at the start of employment.
• Eligible for Approved Clinician Status.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team including doctors and support staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and support in recruitment.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Section 12 Approved

Ability to have Approved Clinician Status

Education

Specialist register of the GMC

Job description

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, Inpatients (10PA) at Furness General Hospital, Barrow. The post is full time (10PA).

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Dova Unit at Furness General Hospital, Barrow. The postholder will participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable (0.5 PA + 5% supplement).

Location and Ward

The Dova unit, based at Dane Garth in Furness General Hospital, is an 18 bedded mixed gender ward. There is an older adults ward also based at the hospital. The Dane Garth unit has established resident doctor posts including FY1s, FY2s a CT and GPSTs. This post holder would have the 2.5 WTE resident doctors supporting ward duties, along with input from a SAS colleague. There is an active monthly peer group meeting of medical colleagues within the Cumbria locality too.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team including matron, ward manager, clinical leads, nursing staff, occupational therapy HCA and recovery support staff.

Eligibility and 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.
• Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (flexible in considering enhancements to support other activities that align with the Trust’s wider ambitions).
• Excellent peer support group.
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
• Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k payable on commencement of employment (eligibility criteria apply; staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible).
• Relocation package available up to £8000.

Benefits and Development

• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
• Opportunities to develop areas of interest, with support to build a suitable job plan.
• Active Medical Education department; opportunities to become Clinical & Educational Supervisors; potential roles in Digital Leadership.

Additional Information

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description for this post has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025.