Consultant Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatients - Blackburn

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a full-time role at a prominent hospital. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focusing on adult inpatient psychiatry. You will be involved in assessing and planning treatments for patients, ensuring high standards of care. With competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment, this role is ideal for those looking to advance their career in psychiatry while contributing to a vital healthcare service. Join a team committed to excellence and make a real difference in patient care.

Benefits

Relocation package

Study Leave budget

Excellent peer support

Opportunities for clinical supervision

Support for developing special interests

Active Medical Education department

Opportunities in Digital Leadership

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise required.
• Section 12 approved or within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead treatment planning for patients in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in Consultant On Call rota with additional remuneration.

Skills

Psychiatric Assessment

Treatment Planning

Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

Clinical Supervision

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry, Blackburn (10 PAs)

*Golden Hello payment Payable*

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

Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.

We are excited to launch the recruitment of this substantive, full-time (10 PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist role at Royal Blackburn Hospital. You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry and will become a leading member of the well-established, inpatient, multi-disciplinary team based on Ribble Ward.

The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.

Main duties of the job

Ribble Ward is a male inpatient ward with 14 beds. The Consultant Psychiatrist plays a key role in planning appropriate treatment and intervention for each patient on the ward. The main clinical duties involve assessment and treatment planning for new and existing patients within an MDT structure.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be eligible for entry within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 approved at the start of employment and have, or are eligible for, Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be according to previous experience as set out in the new Consultant contract.

About us

Royal Blackburn Hospital is well-connected with good transport links to Preston and other parts of Lancashire. Public transport options include regular services to Preston and East Lancashire.

Benefits include:

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post, with flexibility for enhancements
• Excellent peer support group
• Study Leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or £5000 for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available
• Support for developing special interests and flexible job planning
• Active Medical Education department and opportunities for Clinical and Educational Supervisors roles
• Opportunities in Digital Leadership for interested Consultants

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 351-MED052PN-24-J
• Location: Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 7 June 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)

• Relevant knowledge, skills, and experience for this post

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Applications from UK Skilled Worker visa applicants are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more info, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Trust: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Blackburn Hospital, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/