Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult Psychiatry, HBTT – Ormskirk

Overview

In this full-time Consultant role you lead psychiatric care for adults within the West Lancashire Home Treatment Team and support the Initial Response Service. You contribute to a collaborative MDT, provide expert input on complex cases, and participate in the on-call rota with additional remuneration. The post offers development through clinical education, supervision, and potential digital leadership opportunities. You will help shape patient care pathways and enhance community-based services within the Trust.

Pay / Benefits

• relocation package
• study leave budget up to 5000 over 3 years for newly qualified consultants
• study leave budget of 3000 over 3 years
• opportunities for clinical supervision
• flexible job planning
• on call remuneration

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care.
• Provide input to the Initial Response Service (IRS) and community mental health work.
• Coordinate care plans with nursing, therapists, and social care colleagues.
• Participate in the Consultant On Call rota and uphold clinical standards.
• Develop flexible, person-centered job plans in collaboration with the Trust.

Key requirements

• Full GMC registration
• On GMC Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview
• Section 12 approval or eligible within 3 months of starting
• Approved Clinician (AC) status or eligible within 3 months

• leadership
• team collaboration
• adaptability
• Section 12 approval
• AC status
• GMC Specialist Register eligibility

…