Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist, Preston

Job summaryConsultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult PsychiatryMemory Assessment Service (MAS) and Care Home Liaison (RITT), Central LancashireWe are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Care Home Liaison and Memory Assessment Service within the Central and West Lancashire Network of LSCFT.This is a full time (10PA) post, with additional remuneration for any out of hours on call duties.Main duties of the jobThis is a combined post working across the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and the Care Home Liaison function within the Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT).Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to theSpecialist 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 ApprovedClinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.About usThe 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 groupOpportunities to be a clinical supervisorStudy leave budget of 3000 over 3 years or up to 5000 over 3 years for newly qualified ConsultantsRelocation 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.DetailsDate posted24 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number351-MED035CW-26Job locationsCharnley FoldCottage LaneBamber Bridge, PrestonPR5 6YAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.The Job Description for this post has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If youd like to discuss your application, please ask.We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.The Job Description for this post has been submitted for approval to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If youd like to discuss your application, please ask.We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce wellPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC registration and Licence to PractiseOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 monthsSection 12 approved or within 3 monthsAC status or within 3 months Experience EssentialKnowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC registration and Licence to PractiseOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 monthsSection 12 approved or within 3 monthsAC status or within 3 months Experience EssentialKnowledge, skills and experience relevant to this roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAddressCharnley FoldCottage LaneBamber Bridge, PrestonPR5 6YAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAddressCharnley FoldCottage LaneBamber Bridge, PrestonPR5 6YAUnited KingdomEmployer's website