Go back Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustConsultant Psychiatrist - Adult Home Based Treatment Team, Blackburn

The closing date is 06 October 2025RRP PAYABLEThis post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 yearsEligibility 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 looking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Pennine West Home Based Treatment Team (HbTT), based at Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn. The post is full time (10PAs). This post is one of four HbTT Adult consultant psychiatrist posts within the Pennine Lancs locality.The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients.You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.Main duties of the job

The Consultant will provide Medical Leadership to the HbTT MDT and will work with medical and non-medical colleagues as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. There will be one other HbTT Consultant (1 wte), based with HbTT West at Daisyfield Mill. Daisyfield Mill also hosts other LSCFT services including the Blackburn and Darwen Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs).The post will give opportunities for teaching colleagues including resident doctors, Medical students and other professionals.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 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).Opportunities to be a clinical supervisorStudy leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified ConsultantsAt 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 and Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area.Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalentFull GMC registration and Licence to PractiseOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months at time of interviewSection 12 approvedAC status or within 6 months at time of interviewExperience

Knowledge and skills relevant to this roleDisclosure 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.Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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