Job overview
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Specialty Doctor, General Adult Inpatients – Blackpool (10 PA)
We are excited to advertise this full time (10 PA) Specialty Doctor post in General Adult Psychiatry to work on our Inpatient wards at The Harbour, Blackpool.
The post is full time 10PA (40 hours) per week and substantive.
Please note - as this is an inpatient role, it is an essential criteria to be section 12 approved or be eligible for section 12 approval within 3 months of commencement (i.e. 4 years of experience in Psychiatry including 8-12 months UK psychiatry experience).
Main duties of the job
The main duty of this post is to provide medical input to the General Adult wards, which will include direct care as well as advice/consultancy for other members of the team. You will be supported by a Consultant Psychiatrist.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, skills and experience relevant to this role
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and Licence to Practise
- Section 12 approved or within 3 months
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor – General Adult Inpatients, The Harbour with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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