Job summaryWe are seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work as part of the Specialist Perinatal Community Health Team (SPCMHT) based at East Barn, Lancaster. This post is full time (10 PAs).The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration would be paid.Main duties of the jobConsultant Psychiatrists are expected to deliver both obstetric liaison, psychiatric outpatient clinics and Home visits. The antenatal care will take place in the antenatal clinic settings in maternity, at women's homes, or other locations in the community as is convenient for the mother. Consultations can also be undertaken via telemedicine, the trust being an early adopter of Attend Anywhere, whose use has increased since the pandemic.Postnatal care from the Specialist Perinatal CMHT could take place in a number of settings including home visits, CMHT bases, community assets, essentially as close to home as is required as well as by telemedicine.The SPCMHT's are multidisciplinary teams within the specialist network.Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.About usThe role:o 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).o Excellent peer support groupo Study leave budget of 3000 over 3 years or up to 5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultantso Opportunities to be a clinical supervisoro Relocation package available.DetailsDate posted15 July 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time EssentialKnowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this postDisclosure 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAddressEast BarnAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4JJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAddressEast BarnAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4JJUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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