Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Inpatients, Blackpool

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Older Adult Inpatients in Blackpool. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £109,725 and £145,478 annually, inclusive of a £40k retention premium. Responsibilities include managing a defined caseload, conducting assessments, and providing treatment while collaborating with community teams. Ideal candidates must hold full GMC registration and have relevant experience. Benefits include a generous study leave budget and a relocation package.

Benefits

At least 2.5 SPAs as standard

Excellent peer support group

Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

Relocation package available

Digital Leadership role for consultants

Responsibilities

• Responsible clinician for a defined caseload.
• Assessment of patients referred by community teams.
• Out‑of‑hours cover.
• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment considering physical health.

Skills

Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

Education

Full GMC registration and licence to practise

On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview

Section 12 approved at commencement or within 3 months

Approved Clinician status or within 3 months

Job description

Job Summary

Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Adult Inpatients – Blackpool. Permanent, 10 PA, full time. The post includes a recruitment and retention premia of £40k payable on commencement, subject to tax and NI.

Responsibilities

• Responsible clinician for a defined caseload.
• Assessment of patients referred by community teams and responsibility for any admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
• Out‑of‑hours cover.
• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that physical health is considered alongside psychological and social issues.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of interview.
• Section 12 approved at commencement or within 3 months.
• Approved Clinician status or within 3 months.

Experience

• Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role.

Benefits

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post.
• Excellent peer support group.
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years (up to £5,000 for newly qualified Consultants).
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
• Relocation package available.
• Digital Leadership role for consultants passionate about this area.

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum.

Working Pattern

Full time, permanent, 10 PA, 10 PA.

Location

The Harbour, Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE.

Application

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.