About this role
Job summary
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Preston (10 PAs)
We are delighted to launch the recruitment for this exciting new Consultant post that has been developed in partnership between Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS FT.
This full time, substantive post is split equally between the two Trusts and would be based at Royal Preston Hospital and Charnley Fold in Bamber Bridge.
You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.
Main duties of the job
Your work would be split equally between the two Trusts. At Royal Preston Hospital you would be working at the Neurosciences Centre alongside other Consultants. Most of your work would centre on outpatient clinics with some support for ward consultations as required.
At Charnley Fold, you would be working with the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) and would be expected to assess or give opinion on memory patients with comorbid issues.
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 us
The role:
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). Excellent peer support group Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants Relocation package available. At our Trust, we're 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 what 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 & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.However, you would be welcome and encouraged to contact us to discuss this post in greater detail and how it might meet your hopes and aspirations.
The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 3 February 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months at time of interview Section 12 approved AC status or within 6 months
Experience Essential
Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address See advert for details
Preston
PR5 6AW
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)