Specialty Doctor – General Adult Inpatients, The Harbour

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to provide medical care and support at inpatient wards in Blackpool. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in psychiatry and be fully registered with the GMC. The role offers support from a Consultant Psychiatrist and opportunities for professional development through the SAS Development Programme.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in psychiatry.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Ideally, Section 12 Approved or eligible for approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical input to General Adult wards.
• Offer advice and consultancy for team members.

Job description

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Specialty Doctor, General Adult Inpatients – Blackpool (10 PA)

We are excited to advertise this full time (10 PA) Specialty Doctor post in General Adult Psychiatry to work on our Inpatient wards at The Harbour, Blackpool.

The post is full time 10PA (40 hours) per week and substantive.

*Please note this advert may close before the specified time if an appropriate number of applications is received. You are therefore encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.*

The main duty of this post is to provide medical input to the General Adult wards, which will include direct care as well as advice/consultancy for other members of the team. You will be supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist.

To be eligible to apply for this post, you must possess at least 3 year’s experience in psychiatry and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. Ideally, you will be Section 12 Approved, or eligible for approval at the time of commencing employment.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.

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


This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025