Consultant

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Southend seeks a full-time Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist to lead community mental health services for older adults and dementia. The role involves providing clinical leadership, assessing patients, and managing multidisciplinary team meetings. Qualified candidates will hold full GMC registration and have experience in older-adult psychiatry. Potential applicants should also be familiar with community dementia services. The position is ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in mental healthcare for seniors.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and specialist register for Old Age or any mental health subspecialty.
• Appropriate CCT or equivalent, or within six months of obtaining CCT on start date.
• Experience in community dementia services and older-adult psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team for patients over 70.
• Lead assessment and management of new and follow-up patients in outpatient clinics.
• Carry out MHT and MCA assessments and supervise nurses.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Dementia assessment

Team management

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist register for Old Age or mental health subspecialty

Job description

Post Summary

Full time Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist – community mental health services for older adults and dementia at Harland Centre, Southend.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team for patients over 70 with mental health problems and dementia.
• Lead assessment and management of new and follow‑up patients in outpatient clinics (approximately 3 new and 10–12 follow‑up) and home visits.
• Carry out MHT and MCA assessments, deliver diagnostic memory assessments and supervise nurses.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and support urgent review within the duty system.
• Cover for holidays and absences and provide clinical advice during the working day.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration and specialist register for Old Age or any mental health subspecialty.
• Appropriate CCT or equivalent, or within six months of obtaining CCT on start date.
• Experience in community dementia services and older‑adult psychiatry.

Application Requirements

Please include professional references covering the last three years of employment history. The DBS check cost will be deducted from the first salary.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.