Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - 215308

TN United Kingdom; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join their team at St John’s Hospital. This part-time role offers the chance to provide vital psychiatric care to a diverse patient population, working within a multidisciplinary team. You will engage in both clinic and assessment ward duties, contributing to memory clinics and collaborating with specialists. This position promises a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly patients, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC Registration and a license to practice.
• UK-trained candidates should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care for patients in a catchment area.
• Contribute to memory clinics and diagnosis planning.

Skills

GMC Registration

Psychiatric Care

Assessment Skills

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Higher Specialist Training

CCT Qualification

Tools

ECG

CT Scanner

MRI Scanner

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Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - 215308, Lichfield

Job Details

• Location: St John’s Hospital
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: 4516a843f56b
• Job Views: 3
• Posted: 10.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description

We are seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry at St John’s Hospital. NHS Lothian is committed to diversity and equality, welcoming applications from all sections of society.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practice, and be eligible for the GMC Specialist Register. UK-trained candidates should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

This is a permanent, part-time position (32 hours/week), based at St John’s Hospital. The role involves providing psychiatric care for patients in a catchment area, including clinic and assessment ward duties, and contributing to a memory clinic alongside a dedicated ANP.

The post comprises 8 sessions: 7 for catchment area work (covering inpatients, outpatients, and community liaison) and 1 SPA session. Responsibilities may be adjusted based on service needs and the applicant's skills and interests.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting approximately 9,700 patients. The team includes junior medical staff, a part-time secretary, community mental health team members, social workers, and advanced nurse practitioners.

The role also involves involvement in memory clinics, with assessments supported by on-site facilities like ECG, CT, MRI, SALT, and neuropsychology, and access to scans at other Lothian sites. The postholder will see patients for diagnosis and treatment planning, with additional support from specialists in dementia diagnosis and treatment.

Applications must be submitted via the online application form; CVs are not accepted. Personal information will be kept confidential during the shortlisting process.