Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Old Age Psychiatry - Fenland

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough; March; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in March, UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Community Old Age Psychiatry. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to provide psychiatric assessment and treatment for older adults. Candidates should have a medical degree in psychiatry with experience in community mental health. The position offers a chance to contribute to clinical research and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a community mental health setting.
• Strong leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in providing psychiatric care.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Conduct weekly MDT meetings for patient reviews.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Treatment planning

Education

Medical degree with a specialization in Psychiatry

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Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Old Age Psychiatry - Fenland, March

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Client:

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

Location:

March, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

The successful candidate will work alongside community-based colleagues to provide assessment and psychiatric treatment for Older Adults within the Fenland community across a largely rural area.

The population of the Fenland area is approximately [population data missing]. The OPMH team had [referral data missing] referrals in the past months. Not all referrals require the consultant to see them; many are managed by other staff in the community team. On average, the Fenland OPMH service receives [referral number] referrals per month, with approximately [outpatient number] for psychiatry outpatient and [memory assessment number] for memory assessment.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

• To lead the multidisciplinary team in providing excellent psychiatric care
• To provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans
• To lead weekly MDT meetings and ensure prompt reviews of acutely unwell patients
• To work closely with the CRHTT OP, community teams, and liaison services as patients move between these teams

Cambridgeshire offers a variety of recreational pursuits, stunning countryside, and a wide range of cultural activities. It is well connected via excellent road and rail links.

The Trust is actively involved in clinical research and encourages candidates to participate in research activities.

Working for our organisation

CPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services in inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

We seek high-caliber candidates who share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, especially underrepresented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website.