Consultant Psychiatrist, Adult Inpatients - Blackburn

Ribble Ward is a male inpatient ward with 14 beds and the Consultant Psychiatrist plays a key role in planning appropriate treatment and intervention for each patient on the ward. The main clinical duties are in assessment and treatment planning for new patients and existing ward patients within an MDT structure.

Royal Blackburn Hospital enjoys good transport links to Preston and other parts of Lancashire. For those using public transport, there are regular services to Preston and other areas of East Lancashire.

The role includes the following benefits:

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

Study Leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants

Year 1 - 20% of basic salary, to be spread equally over the first 12 months of employment

Year 2 - 15% of basic salary, to be spread equally over the second 12 months of employment

Year 3 - 10% of basic salary, to be spread equally over the third 12 months of employment

We are excited to launch the recruitment of this substantive, full time (10 PAs) Consultant Psychiatrist role at Royal Blackburn Hospital. You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry and will become a leading member of the well-established, inpatient, multi-disciplinary team based on Ribble Ward.

The postholder will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration is payable.