Consultant in Adult Psychiatry

4 days ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Job Title: Consultant in Adult Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Blackburn, Lancashire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.

What will your responsibilities be?

This role involves working across general adult mental health services, including inpatient units and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT). You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, leading on treatment planning, and providing clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The postholder will also participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and ensure documentation is maintained in line with NHS standards.

Qualifications and Experience:


• GMC registration (essential)

• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status (essential)

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry (essential)

• Experience in general adult psychiatry, including inpatient and CMHT settings

• Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills

• A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care

How to apply

If you believe your experience aligns with this role, please apply today. Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
If you are already registered with Pulse and refer a friend to us, you could earn £300 per recommendation once they have completed over 200 hours of work*.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our initial conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the ideal placement. Thanks to our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll gain access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere.
We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to your needs. You are a professional—never just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure appropriate support is provided throughout the process and into your placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.



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