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Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Psychiatry, Preston

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team in providing exceptional mental health services. This role requires a strong foundation in medical qualifications and a commitment to integrity. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in mental health practices and possess excellent communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues and patients alike. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups, fostering an inclusive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

Must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Knowledge, skills, and experience appropriate to this role.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate personal experiences of how you meet the essential criteria.
Maintain integrity and authenticity in your application.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health practices

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 30 April 2025.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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 6 months

Experience

Essential criteria

Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please be aware, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when submitting an application is monitored. If you have used AI to generate an application, you are required to declare this on your application form. Failure to do so may result in your application being withdrawn.

We emphasize the importance of integrity and authenticity in your application. Use AI tools responsibly to ensure your application accurately reflects your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Demonstrate personal experiences of how you meet the essential criteria. As an NHS Employer, we value authenticity and honesty.

AI-generated content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria, providing impersonal and inaccurate information.

Please read the attached person specification carefully, as your application will be assessed against it.

Additional information

Applications from job share partners are welcome, and other flexible working arrangements will be considered.

For posts requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, be aware of the DBS Code of Practice. A charge will be made to the successful candidate(s).

Apply promptly, as some vacancies close once a sufficient number of applications are received. If you are not invited to interview within three weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

LSCft is committed to diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups. We welcome discussions about your application if needed.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure submission to the DBS is required.

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