At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multidisciplinary teams and provide care for adult inpatients at The Harbour.
- Company: Join Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, a supportive and innovative healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, relocation package, and generous study leave budget.
- Other info: Opportunities for clinical supervision and digital leadership roles available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while developing your career in a flexible environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist register or eligible within 6 months.
The predicted salary is between 113565 - 150569 £ per year.
We are excited to advertise for 2 x General Adult Consultant to join us working in inpatients at The Harbour, Blackpool. The post is substantive and full time (10 PAs). You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.
- Post 1: 18 bedded male acute ward (Churchill)
- Post 2: 18 bedded female acute ward (Stevenson)
Both posts have SAS Doctors and Resident Doctors established.
Flexible Job Plan option: We're really keen to 'think outside the box' and support interested applicants who may be considering a part time or job share option for this post. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss further, if you're looking to work less than full time.
The Harbour MH hospital is a state of the art unit based just off junction 4 on the M55. The M55 connects with the M6 and tends to be a really quiet connecting motorway, with rarely any delays. The Harbour is 2 mins from Junction 4 off the M55.
Main duties of the job:
- Responsible Clinician for a defined caseload.
- Assessment of patients referred by the community teams and responsibility for any of admissions at the Harbour Hospital.
- Out of Hours Cover.
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:
- 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.
- 8k Relocation package available should you need to move for the job.
- 40k (gross) premia payable on commencement.
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: 04 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 351-MED011FC-26-E
Job locations:
The Harbour, Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities: Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description for this post has been approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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, skills and experience 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details:
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Harbour, Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE, United Kingdom
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