Consultant Community Psychiatrist - Blandford & Wimborne

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time consultant psychiatrist specializing in older adult mental health. The role involves managing community referrals in a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to strategic developments, and providing leadership input. Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register and eligible to work in the UK. This position offers competitive benefits including a recruitment payment and relocation package.

Benefits

£10,000 recruitment and retention payment

Relocation package of up to £10,000

Flexible working and career development

Qualifications

• Must be on the GMC Specialist Register or have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview.
• Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Eligible to work in the UK and participate in the consultant on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Take part in multi-disciplinary management of community referrals.
• Provide leadership input through participation in meetings.
• Contribute to strategic developments within the care group.
• Support cross cover and peer collaboration.
• Engage with maintenance of clinically safe services.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit a full time consultant psychiatrist in older adult mental health. The post has become available due to the retirement and relocation of two adjacent part time consultant posts. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Older Adult CMHT.

The successful candidate will take part in the multi-disciplinary management of community referrals for those with both functional and organic illness. There will also be dedicated time to help shape the strategic developments within the care group across Dorset. There is a strong leadership structure across the organisation with the opportunity for regular input into leadership meetings and developments. The catchment area is rural mid Dorset in the Blandford & Wimborne Areas. There is good opportunity for peer support and robust cross cover.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the multi-disciplinary management of community referrals for patients with functional and organic illness.
• Provide leadership input through regular participation in leadership meetings and developments.
• Contribute to strategic developments within the care group across Dorset.
• Support cross cover and peer collaboration within the team.
• Participate in the on-call rota (remunerated at 3% plus 0.75 APA).
• Engage with maintenance of clinically safe and effective services within the Older Adult CMHT.

Qualifications and requirements

• Consultant posts require to be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview.
• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to participate in the consultant on-call rota.
• Study leave: 10 days per year with an annual study leave budget of up to £1000.

Benefits and terms

• Recruitment and retention payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year.
• Relocation package of up to £10,000.
• Flexible working, career development opportunities and NHS benefits.

Everyday you’ll have the opportunity to make a long-lasting difference and the privilege of working with older people in the local community. You’ll encounter stimulating challenges and endless rewards; opportunities to create change and transform lives; teams fuelled by collaboration; and a culture that fosters innovation and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025