Consultant – Old Age Psychiatry – Lancaster

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join their community team in Lancaster. This full-time role involves providing direct care, clinical supervision, and consultancy within the Community Mental Health Team and Memory Assessment Service. You will play a crucial role in ensuring quality care for patients with cognitive impairments, collaborating with team members to deliver effective interventions. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

CPD Training

Specialist Recruiters

Approved NHS Framework Supplier

Qualifications

• Experience in Old Age Psychiatry and community mental health.
• Ability to conduct memory assessments and provide clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and consultancy to team members.
• Conduct memory assessments and manage patient diagnoses.

Skills

GMC License

Clinical Supervision

Memory Assessments

Community Mental Health

Job description

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Consultant – Old Age Psychiatry – Lancaster, Lancashire

Client:

RIG Locums Ltd

Location:

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8b0be279b582

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Cpl UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is seeking an experienced Old Age Consultant based in Lancaster within the community team.

This position supports the Community Mental Health Team, Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team, and Memory Assessment Service. Responsibilities include providing direct care, advice, and consultancy to team members.

For the Community Mental Health and Rapid Intervention Teams, the postholder will contribute clinical input, supervise team members, and conduct domiciliary visits. Collaboration with community team members is essential to ensure emergency response availability during working hours.

In the Memory Assessment Service, duties include conducting memory assessments, providing clinical supervision, and managing assessments and diagnoses for patients with cognitive impairments, with follow-up in clinics managed by nurses/support staff.

Job Description available with timetable upon request

Job Details:

• Title: Consultant – Old Age Community Psychiatrist
• Location: Lancaster area
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Contract Duration: Ongoing long-term
• Start Date: ASAP
• Negotiability: Negotiable

Application Requirements:

• GMC License
• Right to Work in the UK
• DBS Certificate
• Two recent references

Note: We cannot offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Cpl UK Healthcare collaborates with NHS Trusts and private hospitals nationwide, providing access to numerous jobs. We assist with compliance updates, travel and accommodation planning, mandatory training, and revalidation services. Early onboarding allows timely registration and acceptance of locum positions.

Benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• Approved NHS Framework Supplier
• Weekly Payroll
• CPD training including BLS
• Specialist recruiters in your field