Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston in Preston PR1 7RH inPreston PR1 7RH PUBLISHED TUE 16 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston
The closing date is 16 October 2025
Job summary
Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston (10PA)
*RRP payment Payable*
This post will attract a Recruitment Premia, please see below for details.
We are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Preston CAMHS Team, based at Ellen House in Preston. The post is full time (10PA).
In addition, we would also like to offer the successful applicant a place on our 'Safety and Improvement Fellowship' programme. In LSCft, we have worked in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting to create a development programme that will build upon the skills and experience you have developed so far in the improvement and enable you to take it to a much deeper level. The cost of this programme will be funded by the Trust.
The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be payable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a leading member of a well-established, community children and young people's mental health service. You will provide input to the Preston CYP service and Royal Preston Hospital A&E and Paediatric ward.
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
- Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
- Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
- £40k premia payable on commencement
- Relocation package available.
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.
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. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-MEDSS-24-N
Job locations
Ellen House
1-3 Ellen Court
Preston
PR1 7RH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 23 April 2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.
The Job Description for this post was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 23 April 2024.
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 3 months
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, experience and skills relevant 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 3 months
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, experience and skills relevant 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 2, 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 2, 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
Ellen House
1-3 Ellen Court
Preston
PR1 7RH
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnscfUXKsms (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ellen House
1-3 Ellen Court
Preston
PR1 7RH
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnscfUXKsms (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-MEDSS-24-N
Job locations
Ellen House
1-3 Ellen Court
Preston
PR1 7RH
Supporting documents
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