Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry-PICU

Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry-PICU

The closing date is 31 May 2026

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. We are seeking a passionate and committed Consultant Psychiatrist in general adult psychiatry to join the PICU in Lincoln.

We are really interested in hearing from you; there is scope for flexibility which could be negotiable through the relevant Clinical Director.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a full range of psychiatric treatments to the PICU ward.
• Provide clinical leadership, leading the multi disciplinary input to patients at ward rounds and facilitating individual care plans and treatment.
• Actively engage in Trust policies, programmes, training, initiatives and strategic reviews.
• Work within national guidance and professional codes of conduct at all times.
• Optionally provide input to daytime cover for the Section 12 rota if the individual wishes to join.
• Be mindful of and actively involved in safeguarding practices.
• Work clinically with general adults, their families/carers and other allied professionals.
• Be involved in the assessment and management of urgent and routine referrals.
• Liaise closely with other relevant agencies.
• Keep accurate records as required.
• Contribute to service meetings and the development of service strategy.
• Contribute to in house training programmes within the services.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge and skills within the services.
• Be part of multi disciplinary teams.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the principal provider of NHS mental health services, as well as providing some learning disability, autism, and social care services across the county. The Trust has an annual income of approximately £120m with around 2,800 staff spread across 40+ locations. It cares for around 53,000 patients a year and has around 200 inpatient beds.

The Trust has an active and successful research department, delivering an impressive portfolio of NIHR clinical trials and a strong track record for industry trials. It was highly praised by the CQC for its commitment to dementia research and is a partner organisation of NIHR Clinical Research Network East Midlands and the Lincoln Institute for Health.

Job responsibilities

For more information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

What we offer

• A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure.
• 7 PA WTE.
• £2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years.
• Additional recruitment and retention PA (pro rata for part time).
• The service is supported by a multi disciplinary team.
• The opportunity to develop the role based on your interests and background.
• Vibrant research culture with a wealth of opportunities.
• 90% of our schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted; Lincolnshire has an attractive Grammar school system.
• Lease car scheme/cycle to work scheme.
• Attendance at bi annual Medical Development Day.
• Free on site car parking and access to electric car charging points.

Person Specification Qualifications and Eligibility

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
• Included on the GMC Specialist register, or within 6 months of completing.
• Approved Clinician status, or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
• Approved under Section 12(2), or able to achieve within 3 months of completing.
• MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• DBS clearance.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Willingness to engage with further training in general psychiatry.
• Additional clinical qualifications.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year - pro rata salary is dependent on experience.