COMMUNITY OLD AGE CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST OACMHT – CENTRAL

TN United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering exceptional mental health care. As a Community Old Age Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be part of a dynamic team providing support to older adults across Essex. This role offers extensive training opportunities, career development, and a supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on holistic employee support and well-being, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of those in your care. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the community while advancing your professional journey.

Benefits

Relocation expenses

Career development and training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is essential.
• CCT or equivalent is required for this role.
• Eligibility for Approved Clinician status is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to older adults with mental health needs.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in collaborative working with health and social professionals.

Skills

Adult mental health care

Team collaboration

Innovative thinking

Understanding of mental health developments

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT or equivalent

Section 12 Approval

Approved Clinician status

Inclusion in Specialist Register

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with staff networks and training opportunities, we work to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work in this video.

Job overview

COMMUNITY OLD AGE CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST OACMHT – CENTRAL

(HAROLD WOOD, RM3 0QA)

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert at any time in the event of receiving suitable applicants.

Contract

Substantive

Hours

Frequency 1:50; Category A - 3% on call supplement (Pro-rata)

Location

26 Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Essex, RM3 0QA

Qualifications needed:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• CCT or equivalent
• Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it
• Approved Clinician status, or eligibility for it
• Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST

Main duties of the job

To be successful in your application, you will need:

• To demonstrate that your values are in line with NELFT’s values,
• To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about Adult mental health care,
• Essential understanding of current developments in mental health care,
• To be a team player

Relocation expenses, career development and training, and various staff benefits are also offered.

Working for our organisation

Why NELFT?

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over a million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.

Our skilled healthcare professionals are at the forefront of evidence-based innovation, and joining us will provide you with extensive training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to older adults with mental health needs across Havering - Central.
• Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team.
• Work directly with older adults and their families, liaising with other providers and hospitals.
• Participate in the on-call rota, currently 1:50, with a 3% on-call supplement.
• Support your peers and team leader, and be an effective team member.
• Engage in collaborative working with other health and social professionals.

Person specification

Registration

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Qualifications

• CCT or equivalent

Section 12

• Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it

Knowledge

• Approved Clinician status, or eligibility for it

Specialist Register

• Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST

We are committed to supporting our employees holistically with various benefits, flexible working options, and an inclusive culture.