Consultant Psychiatrist in IP Older Peoples Mental Health Services

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Sunderland seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in elderly care. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team and improving patient pathways in a dementia assessment unit. Flexible work arrangements are available, with a salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 annually. The provider offers a relocation package and substantial study leave.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave every 3 years

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Employee Excellence awards

Qualifications

• Experience of clinical audit.
• Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills in psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.

Responsibilities

• Hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.
• Provide medical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Work on improving pathways for patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent teaching skills

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

Education

MBBS, MRCPsych (or equivalent)

Registration with the GMC

Job description

Job summary

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you. And as a specialist in Adult inpatients, you'll know how best to support the patients in our care.

An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient old age consultant psychiatrist in a male dementia assessment unit You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of adults over age 65 years presenting cognitive impairment and comorbid conditions. The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist) to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of assessment and of treatment.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Charlotte Deasy, Associate Medical Director, Inpatient CBU

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit. You will provide medical leadership to the MDT. The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service.

You will be supported by a medical secretary. We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

This is a substantive post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.

About us

Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
• Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
• Remote working available as suits service needs
• Dedicated and protected SPA time
• Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
• Teaching and research opportunities available
• Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
• Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards
• Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at thriveatcntw.co.uk

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-IP25-004-B

Job locations

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

Job description Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS, MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in old age Psychiatry
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Eligibility Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in learning disability population
• Experience of clinical audit
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable

• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
• Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
• Experience in service management or development

Fitness to Practise Essential

• Good values
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness, and flexibility

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS, MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
• Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT
• Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in old age Psychiatry
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Eligibility Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in learning disability population
• Experience of clinical audit
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable

• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
• Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
• Established record of clinical leadership
• Established ability as a clinical teacher
• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
• Experience in service management or development

Fitness to Practise Essential

• Good values
• Trustworthiness
• Maturity, openness, and flexibility

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkwearmouth Hospital

Sunderland

SR5 1NB

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)