Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, West Lancs CMHT

NHS; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dynamic team in Ormskirk. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive Home Based Treatment Team and contribute to vital mental health services. With a focus on clinical excellence and leadership, the position includes a competitive salary and a relocation package. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in psychiatry, full GMC registration, and a passion for improving mental health outcomes. Join this innovative organization and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Golden Hello payment

Relocation package

Excellent peer support group

Opportunities for clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice required.
• Section 12 approved status or eligibility needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with locality Home Based Treatment Team and CMHT.
• Contribute to on-call rota with additional remuneration.

Skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Law

Clinical Supervision

Experience in Psychiatry

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Specialist register eligibility

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, West Lancashire CMHT, Ormskirk (10PA)

*Golden Hello payment Payable*

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

We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the West Lancashire CMHT, based at Ormskirk District General Hospital. The post is substantive and full time (10PA).

Main duties of the job

This is a sector based job and you will work with the locality Home Based Treatment Team (HBTT), CMHT and Initial Response Service (IRS) team. The postholder will carry no responsibility for inpatients. There is an expectation that the postholder will contribute to the On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should 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).
• Excellent peer support group
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.

It's also an exciting time to be joining LSCFT as we have significantly expanded our Medical Leadership positions in areas such as suicide prevention, Mental Health Law, Audit & Effectiveness, and Locality Medical Director roles. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Date posted: 25 March 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 351-MED009CW-25-A

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 8 July 2024.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential:

• 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 Essential:

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Ormskirk District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2JW

Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/