Senior Psychiatric Consultant

4 weeks ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Senior Psychiatric Consultant - Adult Inpatient Services

Position: Senior Psychiatric Consultant (General Adult Inpatients)

Recruitment & Retention Premium Available

This role includes a Recruitment & Retention Premium for a duration of three years, structured as follows:

  1. 20% of base salary during the initial year
  2. 15% of base salary in the second year
  3. 10% of base salary in the third year

Eligibility criteria apply. Current employees of the organization are not eligible for this premium.

We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a General Adult Psychiatric Consultant to join our inpatient team. This is a full-time, substantive position.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional compensation will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will play a pivotal role within the established multidisciplinary teams in the inpatient setting, with the following key clinical duties:

  • Acting as the Responsible Clinician for a designated patient caseload.
  • Conducting assessments for patients referred by community teams and overseeing admissions.
  • Providing Out of Hours Cover.

Applicants must possess full GMC registration and be listed on the Specialist register of the GMC or be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within six months of the interview.

It is essential that candidates are Section 12 Approved upon commencement of employment and have or are eligible for Approved Clinician Status. Compensation will be aligned with the New Consultant Contract based on prior experience.

About the Role

The position includes:

  • A minimum of 2.5 SPAs as standard for full-time roles, with flexibility to enhance support for broader Trust objectives.
  • A study leave budget of £3000 over three years, or up to £5000 for newly qualified Consultants.
  • Opportunities to serve as a clinical supervisor.

Our organization is committed to developing our Consultant workforce and fostering their areas of interest in a flexible manner. We encourage discussions about your special interests or development areas to create a tailored job plan.

Job Specifications

For further details regarding this position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Qualifications Required
  • MBBS or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
  • On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within six months
  • Section 12 approved or eligible within three months
  • AC status or eligible within three months
Experience Required
  • Relevant knowledge, skills, and experience pertinent to this role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, necessitating a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any prior criminal convictions.



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