Job summary Consultant Psychiatrist - Intellectual Disability, Preston (10PA) 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 delighted to advertise this new substantive Consultant Psychiatrist post in Intellectual Disability, based at Guild Park, just outside Preston in the village of Goosnargh. This is a brand new post for the new inpatient unit at Water Meadow View. The post is full time (10 PAs) and the postholder would be expected to join the out of hours Consultant rota in Central Lancashire, for which additional remuneration would be payable. Main duties of the job Water Meadow View is a brand new inpatient unit comprising of 14 beds. It is due to open in October 2025. The maximum length of stay is expected to be 6 months and the postholder would be part of a team providing treatment and care in a highly specialised environment. 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). Excellent peer support group Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants Relocation package available. At 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 & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via LSCFTMedics and LSCFTMedEd Date posted 28 January 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-MED007SS-25 Job locations Water View Meadow Guild Park Whittingham PR3 2JH Job description 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. Job description 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 Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months at time of interview Section 12 approved Approved Clinician status or within 6 months at time of interview Experience Essential Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months at time of interview Section 12 approved Approved Clinician status or within 6 months at time of interview Experience Essential Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post 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 Water View Meadow Guild Park Whittingham PR3 2JH Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)