Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry - Accrington

NHS; Accrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a full-time role in Accrington. The position involves working with complex cases in a community mental health team, participating in on-call duties, and contributing to the development of the consultant workforce. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years

Flexibility for enhancements

Opportunities to serve as a clinical supervisor

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Section 12 Approved status needed at start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an MDT and carry a compact caseload.
• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota.

Skills

Knowledge

Skills

Experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months

Section 12 Approval or eligible within 3 months

Approved Clinician Status or eligible within 3 months

Job description

Go back Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry - Accrington

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CMHT (10PA)

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

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. The post holder would be expected to participate in the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be payable.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

The Hyndburn and Ribble Valley CMHT is one of six teams in Pennine Lancashire. You will work as part of an MDT and carry 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 within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the start of employment and have or be eligible for Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be in accordance with the New Consultant Contract, based on experience.

About us

Working for your organisation

The role includes:

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post, with flexibility for enhancements supporting wider Trust ambitions.
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years, or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
• Opportunities to serve as a clinical supervisor.

We are committed to developing our Consultant workforce, supporting special interests, and providing flexible job planning. Our Medical Education department actively supports Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and pursuing interests in Digital Leadership, if desired.

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Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and main responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Knowledge, skills & experience appropriate to this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any previous convictions.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust