Consultant Psychiatrist, Early Intervention Service – Chorley

Overview

In this part‑time role you will lead and support the Early Intervention Service across Central Lancashire, focusing on first presentation psychosis and at-risk mental states. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide clinical leadership, and contribute to a responsive service for 14–64 year olds, including on‑call duties with additional remuneration. The Trust supports flexible working and professional development to grow your clinical and supervisory interests.

Pay / Benefits

• relocation package
• study leave budget 3000 over 3 years (up to 5000 for newly qualified)
• flexible working options (term time/part time/compressed hours/flexi-time)
• peer support group
• wellbeing resources
• potential for clinical supervision and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the MDT for decision making
• Support the EIS team across Central Lancashire
• Care for patients aged 16+ in Central Lancashire EIS pathways
• Participate in Consultant On Call rota
• Contribute to service development and supervision where applicable

Key requirements

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview
• Section 12 Approved at start
• AC status (or eligible within 6 months)

• collaboration
• effective communication
• leadership
• Management of first‑episode psychosis (FEP) and ARMS
• MDT coordination and clinical governance
• on‑call clinical responsibilities

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