Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult – Darwen CMHT with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer. International candidates are welcome to apply, but final confirmation of sponsorship availability and requirements will be determined during the recruitment process.
Job Details
Company: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Essential Qualification: Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
Desirable Qualification: Not provided
Essential Experience: MBBS or equivalent
Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
Employer Offers Certificate of Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship
Employer Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
Reference Number: 351-MED006PN-26-C
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to work with the Darwen CMHT, based at Daisyfield Mill, Blackburn. The post is full time (10PAs). This post is one of six CMHT Adult Consultant Psychiatrist posts (6 WTE) within the Pennine Lancs locality. The post holder will carry no responsibility for inpatients. You will be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota, for which additional remuneration will be paid.
Main Duties of the Job
The Consultant will provide Medical Leadership to the CMHT MDT and will work with medical and non-medical colleagues as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The Multi-disciplinary Team will be made up of the Mental Health Nursing team, Pharmacists, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists with input from Social Workers from the relevant Local Authority.
The post will give opportunities for teaching colleagues including resident doctors, Medical students and other professionals. 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 includes 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). We offer an excellent peer support group and opportunities to be a clinical supervisor.
Our study leave budget is £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants. A relocation package is 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.
We encourage candidates to come and have a chat with us about what their special interest or development area is 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.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- 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 at time of interview
Essential Experience
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this post
Diversity and Inclusion
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
Flexible Working
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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 Details
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.
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.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street, Blackburn, BB1 3BL
Employer’s website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
The Trust holds several accreditations including Armed Forces Covenant, Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold, Disability Confident Employer, Gold Award 2021 from Ministry of Defence, Listening into Action, MINDFUL employer, Smoke free, and Step into Health.
Contact Information
Contact person: Dr Euan Robertson (Deputy Network Medical Director)
Email: medicalrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01282657339
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website
For international applicants, please ensure you:
- Verify your visa/work permit eligibility with the employer
- Prepare required documentation including proof of qualifications, GMC registration, and language proficiency
- Include details of any previous UK work experience
- Contact the recruitment team via email or phone if you need clarification about the application process
- Submit your application well before the closing date of 15 June 2026
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- JD and PS – RC approved.pdf (PDF, 745 KB)
- NMD welcome – Pennine.pdf (PDF, 441 KB)
Privacy Notice
Please refer to the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice for information on how your data will be used and protected during the recruitment process.
Date Posted
12 May 2026
Additional Information
The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 9 February 2026. This position is part of a larger network of mental health services within the Pennine Lancs locality, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other specialists in the field.
The successful candidate will join a supportive team environment where their expertise will be valued, and there will be opportunities to develop special interests and contribute to service development. The Trust is committed to providing ongoing professional development and support for all medical staff.