Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Glasgow

Pulse Healthcare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Glasgow, Scotland. This locum role offers an immediate start and a rewarding opportunity within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include leading a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality psychiatric care to older adults, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with the MHA and governance standards. Full GMC, Section 12, and NHS consultant background preferred.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status are required.
• Proven experience in Old Age Psychiatry.
• Previous NHS Consultant experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert psychiatric care to older adults, ensuring high standards of clinical practice.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to the needs of older patients.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act (MHA) and relevant clinical governance standards.
• Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and contribute to service development.

Skills

Old Age Psychiatry experience

NHS consultant experience

Education

Full GMC registration

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Glasgow

Glasgow, Scotland

Job Title: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive - details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Glasgow, Scotland. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start and offers a rewarding role within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert psychiatric care to older adults, ensuring high standards of clinical practice
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients
• Develop and implement individualised care plans tailored to the needs of older patients
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act (MHA) and relevant clinical governance standards
• Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and contribute to service development

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Proven experience in Old Age Psychiatry
• Previous experience in a Consultant role within the NHS

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization's Workforce Support and Safeguard List).