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Consultant Psychiatrist - OA Inpatients *enhanced recruitment premia

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool, FY4 4FEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 November 2026

14 days left

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Inpatients, Blackpool We are keen to hear from colleagues who want to work flexibly and discuss a job plan that ...

Your role as Consultant Psychiatrist 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 admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
  • Out-of-Hours Cover.

The role will involve assessment, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that physical health is considered alongside psychological and social issues.

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.

The Harbour is located just off the M55 and therefore enjoys good transport links to Preston and other parts of Lancashire. For those using publictransport, there are regular services to Blackpool and other parts of the Fylde Coast, as well as a regular service to Preston.

  • 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 group
  • Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
  • Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
  • Relocation package available.

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.

Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd

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

NHS Jobs

First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

13 October 2026

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About the employer

LSC
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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