Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Inpatient – UK Visa Sponsorship Available
Description
Table of Contents
-
Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Inpatient
Join a WhatsApp channel that posts ONLY UK visa sponsorship jobs: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6IqsxGJP8LdarxD53S
-
Employer: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
-
Location: Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, LA14 4LF, England.
-
Salary: Advertised at around £113,565–£150,569 per annum.
-
Employment type: Permanent.
-
Work arrangement: Full-time, 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week.
Job overview:
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry team at Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychiatric care to adults experiencing mental health difficulties, oversee inpatient treatment and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and recovery. The position also offers opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision and involvement in medical education.
Responsibilities
-
Provide consultant-level psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult inpatients with mental health conditions.
-
Lead and oversee clinical care within the 18-bed mixed-gender Dova Unit.
-
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, ward managers, occupational therapists, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals.
-
Provide clinical leadership and guidance to resident doctors and other members of the medical team.
-
Participate in the Consultant On-Call rota, with additional remuneration.
-
Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, clinical discussions and patient care planning.
-
Support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality mental health services.
-
Participate in clinical supervision, medical education and other professional development activities.
Requirements
-
MBBS degree or an equivalent medical qualification.
-
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a valid licence to practise.
-
Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within six months.
-
Section 12 approval or eligibility to obtain it within three months.
-
Approved Clinician (AC) status or eligibility to obtain it within three months.
-
Relevant knowledge, clinical skills and experience in general adult psychiatry.
-
Appropriate UK professional registration.
-
Successful completion of the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Benefits
-
Competitive annual salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569.
-
Recruitment and Retention Premium of £40,000, payable upon commencement of employment, subject to eligibility and applicable deductions.
-
Relocation assistance of up to £8,000.
-
Additional remuneration for participation in the Consultant On-Call rota.
-
At least 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) for a full-time post.
-
Study leave budget of £3,000 over three years, increasing to £5,000 for newly qualified consultants.
-
Opportunities to become a clinical and educational supervisor.
-
Access to an established medical peer-support network.
-
Opportunities for professional development, digital leadership and medical education.
-
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job