Consultant Psychiatrist, Early Intervention Service - Chorley

Consultant Psychiatrist, Early Intervention Service – Chorley

Consultant, NHS Medical & Dental

Main area Early Intervention Psychiatry. Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Part time – 8 sessions per week (8 PA's). Job ref: 351-MED031TB-26.

Site: Euxton Lodge, Town Chorley. Salary: £113,565 – £150,569 per annum (pro‑rata). Closing 17/08/2026 23:59.

Location: Euxton Lodge, Chorley.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust providing a range of services across more than 400 sites. The Trust offers opportunities for a wide variety of healthcare professionals, from medics and mental health nurses to allied health professionals, psychology, administration, clerical staff, apprentices, and volunteers.

Working for our organisation

The role

• Minimum 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full‑time post (flexible to support other activities supporting the Trust’s wider ambitions).
• Study leave budget of £3,000 over 3 years, or up to £5,000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants.
• Opportunity to be a clinical supervisor.
• Optional involvement in Digital Leadership if the Consultant has a passion for this area.

Main duties of the job

The Early Intervention Service (EIS) covers the whole of Lancashire and is organised into three teams – North, Central, and East. This post supports the Central Lancashire team. The service provides comprehensive assessment and management for people aged 14 to 64 with first‑episode psychosis (FEP) and at‑risk mental state (ARMS). Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical lead responsibility for decision‑making within the multidisciplinary team.
• Managing care for young people aged 16 and over who are accepted for care within the Central Lancashire EIS team.
• Participating on the Consultant On‑Call rota (additional remuneration applies).
• Working collaboratively with other Consultants and senior staff to deliver high‑quality care.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist Register of the GMC or be eligible to enter the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date. Approval under Section 12 and Approved Clinician Status (or eligibility to obtain it) is required at commencement.

Remuneration is set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract and will reflect previous experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within six months at the time of interview).
• Section 12 approved.
• Accepted Clinician (AC) status (or within six months at the time of interview).
• Knowledge, skills and experience appropriate to the post.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. The Trust actively challenges discrimination and welcomes applications from all, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and are open to applicants with lived experience relevant to the role.

Legal and regulatory information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. A DBS check and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required.