Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Inpatients

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Inpatients
The closing date is 09 September 2026

Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Inpatients, Blackpool
We are keen to hear from colleagues who want to work flexibly and discuss a job plan that would work for them and the service, including part time working
RRP payment Payable
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k (subject to tax and NI) payable on commencement of employment.
Eligibility criteria do apply. Please note that staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
We are excited to launch the recruitment of this substantive Consultant Psychiatrist role at The Harbour, Blackpool. You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult Psychiatry and will become a leading member of the well established, in-patient, multidisciplinary teams based at TheHarbour.
The post is permanent and full time (10PA).

Flexible Job Plan option
We're really keen to 'think outside the box' and support interested applicants who may be considering a part time or job share option for this post.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss further, if you're looking to work less than full time.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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.
The role:

• 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

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-MED059FC-25-F
Job locations: The Harbour, Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description for this post has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.

Person Specification
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

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.
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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.
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Harbour, Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy NMD, Dr Baljeet Saluja, medicalrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk

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