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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 Discovery House and Maple Lodge teams, based in Lincoln and Boston respectively. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of rehabilitation psychiatry, who is able to support the service by providing compassionate and high-quality care.

This post will also lead on a specialist psychiatric rehabilitation pathway across Lincolnshire.

The role is full-time at 12PAs per week and is permanent.

We are interested in hearing from anyone who is interested in a flexible working pattern, which would include job share, compressed hours and part time working. As the role will entail travel across the county and potential home visits, it is integral that the postholder is able to travel via car, due to limited public transport.

Main duties of the job

Hold overall medical responsibility for patients admitted to both rehabilitation Units.

Provide senior psychiatric oversight to the Level 1 rehabilitation Unit

Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments and formulate bio psycho-social rehabilitation plans.

Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation reviews.

Ensure treatment plans focus on recovery, strengths, skills development and social inclusion.

Promote least restrictive practice and recovery-oriented care.

Provide Responsible Clinician duties for patients subject to the Mental Health Act.

Lead complex risk assessments and risk management planning.

Ensure robust physical health monitoring and intervention.

Support safe transitions along the rehabilitation pathway.

Provide psychiatric care and clinical leadership for patients subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions where applicable.

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

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary is dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

274-20028-CON-REHAB

Job locations

Discovery House

St George's Site, Long Leys Road

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

A generous relocation package in line with our Relocation procedure

12 PA WTE Job share, compressed hours and part-time will be considered

An additional 1PA for R&R

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

The services are supported by multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals

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 access to 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 psychiatry to be compliant.
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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