Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Oldham

Pulse Healthcare; Oldham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is currently seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry for an NHS placement in Oldham, Lancashire. This locum post offers an immediate start for a short-term contract, with a workload focused on expert clinical assessments and complex mental health care for older adults.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop comprehensive treatment plans, and ensure high-quality patient care within NHS services.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Section 12 approval.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for older adults with complex mental health issues.
• Lead development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate collaboration among healthcare professionals.

Skills

GMC registration

Section 12 approval

Experience in Old Age Psychiatry

Job description

Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Oldham

Oldham, Lancashire

Job Title:Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry
Grade:Consultant
Location: Oldham, Lancashire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate:Competitive – to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry for our NHS client based in Oldham, Lancashire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis, with an immediate start for a short-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist in the UK, your responsibilities are both broad and specialised. You will be primarily responsible for providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for older adults experiencing complex mental health issues. This includes leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.

You will also manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between healthcare professionals such as psychologists, social workers, and nurses.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Section 12 approval
• Previous experience in a similar role is required

Why Work with Pulse

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere.
We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure appropriate support is provided throughout the process and into your placement.

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