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Consultant Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatients *enhanced recruitment premia

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool, FY4 4FE

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 September 2026

27 days left

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist (General Adult Inpatients) - Blackpool (10 PA) *RRP payment Payable* This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia o...

The post holder will be a leading member of the well-established, in-patient, multidisciplinary teams based at the Harbour and will have the following important clinical responsibilities:

  • Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload.
  • Assessment of patients referred by the community teams and responsibility for any of admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
  • Out of Hours Cover.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

  • At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
  • Excellent peer support groupo Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultantso Opportunities to be a clinical supervisoro £8k Relocation package available should you need to move for the jobo £40k (gross) premia payable on commencement

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

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

  • Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

28 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

LSC
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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