Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry-Liverpool

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join their team in Liverpool. This role involves providing clinical leadership and managing mental health services for older adults. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a commitment to enhancing mental health care.

Benefits

Support from experienced consultants

£300 referral bonus scheme

Access to ipoint electronic timesheet app

Opportunities in NHS and private sectors

High-quality CPD training events

Flexible payment options: PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, LTD

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in old age psychiatry.
• Expertise in managing mental health disorders in older adults.
• Commitment to professional development and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expertise in old age psychiatry.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and prescribe interventions.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Full GMC registration

Job description

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Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Liverpool, Merseyside

Company: Pulse Mental Health

Location: Liverpool, UK

About Us: Pulse Mental Health is a leading recruitment agency specializing in mental health care services. We are dedicated to providing exceptional staffing solutions to support the diverse needs of our clients across the healthcare sector. Our mission is to connect talented professionals with rewarding opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join our team in Liverpool. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a compassionate psychiatrist to lead and contribute to high-quality mental health services for older adults in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical leadership and expertise in old age psychiatry, overseeing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of older adults with mental health disorders.
2. Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to older patients' needs.
3. Conduct psychiatric assessments, formulate diagnoses, and prescribe appropriate interventions.
4. Support primary care providers, community mental health teams, and other stakeholders involved in older adults' mental health care.
5. Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, including trainees and medical students.
6. Participate in service development, quality improvement, and research activities to enhance mental health services for older adults.

Requirements:

1. Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry or eligibility.
2. Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification.
3. Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in old age psychiatry, demonstrating clinical excellence and leadership.
4. Expertise in managing mental health disorders in older adults, including dementia, depression, and anxiety.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
6. Commitment to professional development and clinical governance.
7. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Benefits:

• Support from experienced consultants
• £300 referral bonus scheme
• Access to ipoint electronic timesheet app
• Opportunities in NHS and private sectors
• High-quality CPD training events
• Flexible payment options: PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, LTD

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist passionate about elder mental health, please submit your CV below to join Pulse Mental Health.