Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry - Accrington

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Accrington seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CMHT. This permanent full-time position includes carrying a caseload of complex cases and participating in an MDT. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and may qualify for additional remuneration. Competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 annually.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Relocation package available

At least 2.5 SPAs as standard

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills & experience appropriate to this role.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an MDT and carry a compact caseload.
• Support and advise other team members.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months

Section 12 Approval or within 3 months

AC Status or within 3 months

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CMHT (10PA). This post is based at The Mount, Accrington. The post holder would be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be payable.

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to work as part of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This is a full time (10PA) post based at The Mount, Accrington.

Main duties of the job include working as part of an MDT and carrying a compact caseload of the most complex and unstable cases, as well as supporting and advising other team members.

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.

Responsibilities

The Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CMHT is one of six in Pennine Lancashire. You will be working as part of an MDT and would carry a compact caseload of the most complex and unstable cases, as well as supporting and advising other team members.

Working for your organisation

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (flexible enhancements to support other activities that align with Trust aims).
• 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

We are keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture areas of interest in a flexible way. You can discuss your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. There is an active Medical Education department and support for Consultants to become Clinical & Educational Supervisors. There are also opportunities in Digital Leadership for interested Consultants.

Check out our Twitter accounts for examples of current projects: @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd

Details

Date posted: 12 August 2025

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 351-MED027PN-23-G

Job locations

The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 6SE

Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
• Section 12 Approval or within 3 months
• AC Status or within 3 months

Experience

• Knowledge, skills & experience appropriate to this role

Other requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB/DBS) check.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional notes: From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance to the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance available on overseas criminal records checks.

Employer details

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 6SE

Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/