Consultant Psychiatrist, General Inpatient Psychiatry - Whalley

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

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare organization located in Whalley is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the General Adult Psychiatry team at the Whalley Inpatient Unit. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £109,725 to £145,478 per year. The successful applicant will provide medical leadership to a multidisciplinary team and will require full GMC registration and specialist qualifications in Psychiatry. The role includes additional benefits such as a relocation package and study leave budget.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years

Relocation package available

At least 2.5 SPAs for a full-time post

Qualifications

• Hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.
• Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment.
• Eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership to the inpatient MDT.
• Take responsibility for a 12-bed acute ward.
• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Approved Clinician Status

Experience in inpatient psychiatry

Education

Medical degree

Specialist qualifications in Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry, Whalley (10PA)

RRP payment Payable. This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premium. Two substantive, full-time Consultant Psychiatrists are sought to join the General Adult Psychiatry team at the Whalley Inpatient Unit, which opened in 2023. The wards provide inpatient treatment for patients with moderate and severe mental health difficulties. The post holders will have no responsibility for outpatient work. Participation on the Consultant On Call rota is required, with additional remuneration.

Responsibilities

The Whalley site comprises two acute 12-bed wards and an 8-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Two Consultants will work across the unit, each taking responsibility for a 12-bed acute ward and half of the PICU patients. The Consultant will provide medical leadership to the inpatient multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will work with a Specialty Doctor and Junior Doctors. The MDT includes Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and input from Social Workers from the relevant Local Authority.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be 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 New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

Details

Location: Whalley Inpatient Unit, Mitton Road, Whalley, BB7 9PE

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Date posted: 11 September 2025

Reference number: 351-MED097PN-24-F

Benefits & Support

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexible for enhancements to support wider Trust ambitions)
• Excellent peer support group
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years (up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants)
• Relocation package available
• £40k premia payable on commencement

Eligibility criteria apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for the recruitment and retention premia.

Requirements & Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for overseas applicants and the NHS Careers website for UK registration details.