Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry

Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry - Accrington
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Job Summary

The post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years and for an hourly Golden Hello payment. This is a full‑time (10 PAT) post based at The Mount, Accrington. The post holder will be expected to participate in the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Community Mental Health Team.
• Carry a compact caseload of complex and unstable adult psychiatric cases.
• Support and advise other team members.
• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota.

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• On GMC Specialist Register or eligible to be entered within 6 months of interview.
• Section 12 Approved, or eligible within 3 months.
• Approved Clinician (AC) Status, or eligible within 3 months.

• Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role.
• Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; DS check required.
• Suitable for skilled worker sponsorship; will be considered for current Skilled Worker visa.
• UK professional registration required.

• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum.
• Contract:
  
  Permanent.
• Full‑time.
• 2.5 SPA standard; flexible for enhancements.
• Excellent peer support group.
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years or £5,000 for newly qualified consultants.
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
• Relocation package available.
• Possibility of a role in Digital Leadership.

The Mount, Whalley Road, Accrington, BB5 6SE
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