Job summary Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Psychiatry, Preston (10 PAs) RRP PAYABLE Golden Hello payment Payable This post is eligible for a 5% payment of basic salary payable over 2 years 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, full time (10 PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist role in Older Adult Psychiatry. This combined post includes inpatient work with the Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT) and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based at Charnley Fold in Bamber Bridge The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable. Main duties of the job The Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team sees patients with acute mental health needs at home or in care homes with the aim of preventing admission to hospital or care home and facilitating early discharge from the in-patient wards. It provides input to patients referred who have higher needs or risks which require more intensive input than can be provided by the CMHT. It is a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, a Psychologist, Doctors, Nurses and Support Workers. Central OACMHT covers the localities of Preston, Chorley and South Ribble this team is based at Charnley Fold. The Consultants in the team provide clinical supervision in line with new ways of working. Most patients are referred via Initial Response Service (IRS) and allocated to the appropriate team member. The Memory Assessment Service (MAS) is based at Charnley Fold in Bamber Bridge and you would provide 4 Programmed Activities of input to this service, joining the other part time Consultants. 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 Preston has good transport links to other parts of Lancashire and for those using public transport, there are regular services. The role includes the following benefits: 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 £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor Relocation package available At our Trust, we are 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 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. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-MED006CW-25 Job locations Charnley Fold Cottage Lane Bamber Bridge PR5 6YA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this post. The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this post. The Job Description 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 6 months Experience Essential Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role 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 6 months Experience Essential Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Charnley Fold Cottage Lane Bamber Bridge PR5 6YA Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)