Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, HBTT - Ormskirk

Job summaryConsultant Psychiatrist - General Adult Psychiatry, HBTT - Ormskirk (10PA)We are looking to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry. This full time (10PA), substantive post is based at Bickerstaffe House, Ormskirk with the community mental health team. You would be joining our well established West Lancashire Home Treatment Team and provide input also into our Initial Response Service (IRS). You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.Main duties of the jobYou will be leading an MDT supported by nursing staff, operational managers, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and OTs. An opportunity to work in an exciting, fast paced environment and being able to deliver to the overall care available to patients referred to the team.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 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.At our Trust, we are 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 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 and 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.DetailsDate posted10 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number351-MED073CW-25-GJob locationsBickerstaffe HouseOrmskirk District General HospitalOrmskirkL39 2AZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post. The Job Description has been submitted to the Royal College of Psychiatrists for approval.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC registration and Licence to PractiseOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 monthsSection 12 approval or within 3 monthsAC status or within 3 months
Experience
EssentialKnowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this post
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC registration and Licence to PractiseOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 monthsSection 12 approval or within 3 monthsAC status or within 3 months
Experience
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).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 TrustAddressBickerstaffe HouseOrmskirk District General HospitalOrmskirkL39 2AZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustAddressBickerstaffe HouseOrmskirk District General HospitalOrmskirkL39 2AZUnited KingdomEmployer's website