Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry

Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust; Heysham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - GBP 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health trust located in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a full-time role involving work in both community and inpatient settings. The position requires MBBS or equivalent qualifications, full GMC registration, and is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary over 2 years. Additional benefits include a study leave budget and relocation package. Applicants must demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills and meet essential qualifications to apply.

Benefits

Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years

Relocation package available

Excellent peer support group

Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lancaster and Morecambe CMHT and the inpatient team at The Orchard.
• Collaborate with two other Consultant colleagues.
• Join and contribute to clinical on-call arrangements as required.
• Provide high-quality clinical care to adults in community and inpatient settings.

Skills

Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise

On the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months

Section 12 approved or eligible within 3 months

Approved Clinician (AC) status or eligible within 3 months

Job description

Overview

Consultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, Lancaster and Morecambe (10 PAs)

This post is a substantive Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist to work in a sector-based role between the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Lancaster and Morecambe and the Inpatient Ward at The Orchard, Lancaster. The post is full time, with an expectation to join the Consultant On Call rota (additional remuneration payable). The post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years. Eligibility criteria apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lancaster and Morecambe CMHT (0.6 wte) and the inpatient team at The Orchard (0.4 wte).
• Collaborate with two other Consultant colleagues.
• Join and contribute to clinical on-call arrangements as required.
• Provide high-quality clinical care to adults in the community and inpatient settings as part of a sector-based rotation.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of the interview date
• Section 12 approved or eligible within 3 months
• Approved Clinician (AC) status or eligible within 3 months

Experience

• Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role

About the role and benefits

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full-time post (flexible to support other activities aligned with Trust ambitions)
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available
• Active Medical Education department supporting Consultants in Clinical & Educational Supervision and development opportunities, including Digital Leadership roles

Details

• Date posted: 16 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 351-MED019TB-24-P
• Job locations: Victoria House, Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QG

Job Description & Person Specification

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 14 February 2024.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent; Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• On the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months
• Section 12 Approved or within 3 months
• AC status or within 3 months

Employer details

• Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Victoria House, Thornton Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QG
• Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/

Additional information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.