Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory ClinicNHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Radlett; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their community and memory clinic. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and progression, providing vital mental health support to service users. As a key member of the inpatient team, you will lead shifts, assess patient needs, and ensure high-quality care is delivered. With a generous benefits package including training, holidays, and one of the UK's best pension schemes, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in mental health care.

Benefits

Leadership and Management Training

5% Salary Increase

High Cost Allowance Supplement

27 Days Holiday

Excellent Pension Scheme

Special Leave

NHS Car Lease Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing mental health support in community settings.
• Strong leadership and management skills in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health care and support to service users in crisis.
• Lead shifts and supervise junior staff in the inpatient team.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Patient Assessment

Clinical Supervision

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title:

Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic at NHS Medical & Dental, Radlett

Location:

Radlett, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1f389fbd28a5

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The successful candidate will:

1. Have excellent opportunities for progression and development.
2. Provide mental health support and care to service users experiencing mental health crises.
3. Be a key member of the Ward Inpatient Team, acting as the charge nurse for the unit.
4. Be responsible for the assessment of patients' needs and for planning, implementing, and evaluating the care provided.
5. Lead shifts on the ward and provide clinical supervision to junior staff members.
6. Maintain excellent communication and relationship management skills.
7. Treat patients with fairness and respect, maintaining confidentiality appropriately.
8. Be fully involved in ward rounds, handovers, and other meetings where patient care is discussed and reviewed.

In return, we offer:

• Leadership and management training.
• 5% on top of basic salary.
• High cost allowance supplement (max £2,000 per annum).
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service, plus bank holidays (pro-rata where applicable).
• One of the UK's best pension schemes.
• Special leave for family and personal reasons.
• NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff).
• Employee Assistance Programme.