Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist and Honorary Research FellowEmployer: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation TrustJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Kendal, United KingdomSalary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / YearUK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Provide general adult psychiatric services through the Home Based Treatment Team (HbTT) in Kendal.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver care to patients in the Kendal area.
Conduct outpatient clinics for new referrals and ongoing patient reviews.
Lead the MDT and supervise resident doctors.
Spend 6 programmed activities (PAs) per week on clinical duties and 4 PAs on research activities.
Join the Mental Health Leaders Award research programme at the University of Cumbria, based at its Lancaster Campus.
Contribute to research on mental health priorities and inequalities in Cumbria.
Help develop research capacity, capability and infrastructure at the University of Cumbria.
Attend the university campus one day per week.
Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, with additional remuneration.
Requirements
- MBBS degree or an equivalent medical qualification.
- Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration and a licence to practise.
- Be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within six months of the interview date.
- Hold Section 12 approval or be eligible to obtain it within three months.
- Hold Approved Clinician (AC) status or be eligible to obtain it within six months of the interview date.
- Demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the role.
- Hold current UK professional registration.
- Complete the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check.
- Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for 12 months or more, continuously or cumulatively, during the past 10 years, where applicable.
Benefits
- Salary: Remuneration according to the New Consultant Contract and previous experience.
- Permanent clinical position: The Consultant Psychiatrist role with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is permanent.
- Research opportunity: The Honorary Research Fellow position runs until the end of February 2029, subject to funding.
- Funded research programme: Opportunity to contribute to the £2.5 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)-funded Mental Health Leaders Award.
- Additional remuneration: Extra payment for participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota.Professional development: Opportunities to lead a multidisciplinary team, supervise resident doctors and contribute to mental health research.Academic collaboration: Joint appointment involving Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Cumbria.Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.Application deadline: 11 November 2026.
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