Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - PICU

NHS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Lincoln is looking for a passionate Specialty Doctor to join their PICU team. In this full-time role, you will provide psychiatric treatments and lead a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess an MBBS or equivalent and have full GMC registration. The position offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

£2,000 PA study budget

30 days study leave over 3 years

Lease car scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent.
• At least two full-time years in specialty training in relevant specialty.
• Desirable qualifications: MRCPsych or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the PICU team.
• Deliver a full range of psychiatric treatments.
• Engage in Trust policies and strategic reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Psychiatric treatment

Clinical engagement

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a specialty doctor to join the PICU team, as part of our adult inpatient and urgent care division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of inpatient psychiatry and who is able to support the service.

The role is full-time at 10PAs per week.

Main duties of the job

To provide a full range of psychiatric treatments to the PICU ward. To provide clinical leadership. This will consist of leading the multi-disciplinary input to patients at ward rounds, facilitating individual care plans and treatment. To support the delivery of compassionate, trauma informed and relational care that is in line with the Model of Care for the service. This includes providing personalised care and supporting shared decision-making with the patient and their network, as well as delivering care that advances health equality. To actively engage in Trust policies, programmes, training, initiatives and strategic reviews. To work within national guidance and within professional codes of conduct at all times.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. We were one of the first foundation trusts to be established in the country. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across the 40+ locations. The Trust cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds across the Trust.

The Trust has an active and successful research department. We deliver an impressive portfolio of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical trials across the county, covering all areas of clinical care. A team of NIHR funded delivery staff support this work. The Trust has established a strong track record for delivery of industry trials and was highly praised by CQC for our commitment to dementia research. We are a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands (CRN EM) and the Lincoln Institute for Health, University of Lincoln.

As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

274-7326446-IN-A

Job locations

Hartsholme Centre, St George’s Site

Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.

What we offer:

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

10 PA WTE Job Share will be considered

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team

The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.

Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities

90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system

Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day

Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information for this role, please see the attached job description and person specification for this role.

What we offer:

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

10 PA WTE Job Share will be considered

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

The service is supported by a multi-disciplinary team

The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.

Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities

90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system

Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme

Attendance at a bi-annual Medical Development Day

Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points

Person Specification Qualifications and Eligibility Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
• At least two full-time years in a specialty training programme in relevant specialty, or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualifications

Person Specification Qualifications and Eligibility Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• At least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training, or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis
• At least two full-time years in a specialty training programme in relevant specialty, or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Approved under Section 12(2) or able to achieve within 3 months
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hartsholme Centre, St George’s Site

Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

Employer's website

https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hartsholme Centre, St George’s Site

Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

Employer's website

https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)