Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Forensic Psychiatry - Preston

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

Specialty Doctor - Forensic Psychiatry, Preston (10PA)

We are seeking to recruit a Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry to work with the teams based at Guild Lodge, Goosnargh, which is located on the outskirts of Preston. The post is substantive full time (10 PAs). There is no on-call commitment attached to this post. However, for those who are Section 12 approved, there may be the opportunity to join one of the 2nd Tier on-call rotas within one of the localities, for which additional remuneration would be paid.

Main duties of the job

The clinical component of the post is based on the Forensic Brain Injury Service and you will contribute to the multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) on Bleasdale, Whinfell and Langden wards. In addition, you will participate in MDT assessments of patients referred into the service. You will contribute to care planning. There will be opportunities to build up your confidence in report-writing and preparing reports for and presenting to manager's hearing and Tribunals.

The post holder shall provide clinical input and support to the Consultant and other MDT members. Further details about the clinical duties can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

There is a supportive workforce at Guild Lodge with opportunities to attend and contribute to the teaching programme within Guild Lodge and Trust.

About us

To be eligible to apply for this post, you must possess at least 3 years' experience in psychiatry and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice. Ideally, you will be Section 12 Approved, or eligible for approval at the time of commencing employment.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are proud of our fantastic SAS Development Programme, which is a great source of development for our Doctors. We have an active SAS Forum which meets on a regular basis to discuss operational and professional issues to support SAS/Specialty Doctors.

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-MED031SS-25

Job locations

Guild Lodge

Whittingham Lane

Goosnargh

PR3 2JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
Section 12 approved (within 3 months)

Experience

Essential

Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
Section 12 approved (within 3 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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Guild Lodge

Whittingham Lane

Goosnargh

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guild Lodge

Whittingham Lane

Goosnargh

PR3 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)