Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry

Job Summary

Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, Pennine West Home Treatment Team (10PA)

Golden Hello payment payable. This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years and additional remuneration for the Consultant On Call rota.

The postholder will work full‑time (10PA) at Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn, and will lead a multidisciplinary team (MDT) providing a 24/7 service for people in the Blackburn, Darwen and Hyndburn area. Main clinical duties include assessing new patients and carrying out follow‑up reviews. The postholder will have no responsibility for inpatients.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or 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.

• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full‑time post (flexible enhancements for other activities).
• 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.
• Opportunities in Digital Leadership for those passionate.

We also have an active Medical Education department and support consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors. Check our Twitter accounts for examples of exciting work via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd.

Date posted: 14 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade:
Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 351-MED
025PN
-23-G

Job locations:
Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL

• Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent;
  Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise;
• Essential: On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months;
  Section 12 approval or within 3 months; AC status or within 3 months;
• Experience: Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role.

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
• Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL

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