Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry- CMHT

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to provide clinical leadership and expertise in mental health services for older adults. This role involves delivering comprehensive psychiatric care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service development. With an immediate start for a full-time position, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, specialist training, and a commitment to person-centered care. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Referral bonus scheme

Access to CPD training

Flexible payment options

Support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Medical degree with GMC registration and specialist training required.
• Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in old age mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment and diagnosis for older adults.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Diagnosis of dementia

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of mental health legislation

Education

Medical degree

Specialist training in old age psychiatry

Tools

Electronic timesheet app

Job description

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Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Cambridgeshire

Client: Pulse

Location: Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c3f9d8ee8b76

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Position: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry

Pay: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

Company Overview: Pulse Mental Health is a respected recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with mental health sector opportunities. We aim to match skilled individuals with roles where they can make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to provide clinical leadership and expertise in mental health services for older adults in Cambridgeshire. The role involves supporting the delivery of comprehensive psychiatric care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service development. This is an immediate start position for an ongoing period of 3 months, full-time (40 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing psychiatric assessment and diagnosis for older adults with conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on clinical guidelines.
• Leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.
• Participating in team meetings, case reviews, and care planning.
• Supporting patients and families with education on mental health conditions and management strategies.
• Collaborating with external agencies to facilitate integrated care pathways.
• Engaging in quality improvement, audits, and research activities to enhance service quality.

Requirements:

• Medical degree with specialist training in old age psychiatry, GMC registration, and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry.
• Significant post-qualification experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in old age mental health services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to person-centered and recovery-oriented care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duties and training.

Additional Information:

• Support from experienced consultants.
• Referral bonus scheme of £300 per successful recommendation.
• Access to electronic timesheet app and CPD training.
• Flexible payment options (PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, LTD).

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist interested in this role, please submit your CV below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Note:

We cannot accept applications from residents of the Red or Amber list countries, as per the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard guidelines.