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Salary for this role£113,565 – £150,569 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

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Role description

Job summary

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS Crisis and Enhanced Home Treatment Team (CCETT), as part of our Specialist Services division. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of child and adolescent psychiatry.

The role is full-time at 10PAs per week, with an additional three PAs (pro rata) for 3 years as part of recruitment and retention.

We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which could include job share if agreed with the Clinical Director.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive psychiatric services for children and young people with complex needs.

To hold medical responsibility for the above population.

To provide consultant psychiatric input into the various CCETT pathways.

Post holders will be an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) and be willing to undertake training and assessments when appropriate. The post holder will also be required to maintain Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.

To be part of the consultant CAMHS on-call rota out of hours and to contribute to the cross cover arrangements as agreed with the CAMHS consultant psychiatrists. Whilst on-call, the post holder will be expected to offer expertise and support where necessary to trainees on-call.

To work independently and autonomously as a specialist offering leadership in CAMHS based services. Supervision and mentoring opportunities are provided within this post if needed

To work clinically with children, young people, their families/carers and other allied professionals.

To provide a lead role in the assessment of children and young people referred to the service.

To be involved in the assessment and management of urgent and routine referrals.

To participate in devising plans of action using a variety of therapeutic approaches.

To support the implementation of plans of action in partnership with parents/carers.

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 dementia services across the county. Established in 2002 and one of the first NHS foundation trusts in the country, we now provide more than 50 services across community, inpatient and specialist settings. We employ around 2,900 staff who deliver care in hospitals, clinics, schools, people's homes and communities throughout the county.

As an employee of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you can expect to receive an excellent benefits package, giving you access to a range of wellbeing opportunities and discounts on products and services. You could save money on childcare, cycle schemes, electronics, gym membership and much more. If required, the Trust also offers access to staff wellbeing services and fast-track physiotherapy support.

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Salary is dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

274-20029-CON-CCETT

Job locations

Horizon Centre

Monson Street

Lincoln

LN5 7RZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

What we offer

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

10 PA WTE Job Share, flexi-working and remote working will be considered

£2,000 PA study budget with 30 days study leave over 3 years

Generous recruitment and retention extra three PA payment, pro rata for part-time (to be reviewed after 3 years)

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 a bi-annual Medical Development day

Free on-site car parking and electric car charging points

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

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

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
Willingness to engage with further training in child 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 (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.

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

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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