QR code linking to this job posting Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS, Preston in Preston PR1 7RH inPreston PR1 7RH PUBLISHED TUE 16 SEP 2025

£109,725 to £145,478 a year  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 











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)