Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Community Psychiatry

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancashire is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Older Adult Community Psychiatry team in Blackpool. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, lead meetings, and collaborate on patient care plans. This full-time role requires full GMC registration and experience in older adult psychiatry. Attractive benefits include a Golden Hello payment, study leave, and opportunities for career development. Join a committed team working towards improving community mental health services.

Benefits

Golden Hello payment

Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years

Relocation package available

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist register of the GMC, or eligibility for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• Section 12 approval at commencing employment and eligibility for Approved Clinician Status.
• Strong experience in older adult community psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and clinics for new patients and follow-up reviews.
• Lead the weekly MDT meeting to review patient progress.
• Collaborate with other teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Skills

Experience in older adult community psychiatry

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Education

Full GMC registration

Eligibility for Specialist Register

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Community Psychiatry, Blackpool (10PA)

This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years, subject to eligibility criteria. Staff currently employed by the Trust are not eligible for this recruitment and retention premium. We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Blackpool Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT), based at Shorelands, Blackpool. This is a full‑time (10PA) post.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and clinics for new patients and follow-up reviews.
• Lead the weekly MDT meeting to review patient progress and assist with task management for patients.
• Facilitate and support the wider ambitions of the Trust, including potential enhancements for activities beyond core duties.
• Collaborate with other teams to develop and implement patient care plans, including digital leadership opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist register of the GMC, or eligibility for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• Section 12 approval at the time of commencing employment and eligibility for Approved Clinician Status.
• At least 2.5 SPAs as a standard for a full‑time post (flexible for enhancements).
• Compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) code of practice; a charge may be made to successful candidates.
• Strong experience in older adult community psychiatry, with a demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Golden Hello payment payable.
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years (up to £5,000 for newly qualified Consultants).
• Relocation package available.
• Opportunities to develop special interests or career pathways within the Trust, including roles in Medical Education, Clinical & Educational Supervision, and Digital Leadership.

Application Process

Applicants should read the person specification as the application will be measured against this document. If AI is used to assist with the application, it must be declared; undeclared use may result in withdrawal. Provide personal examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers for referees are supplied to allow LSCFT to contact them.