Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age psychiatry

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; Workington; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Foundation Trust in the Northeast of England is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in old age psychiatry. This position involves providing medical input to community treatment teams and leading the assessment and treatment of older patients with mental health issues. Candidates should have relevant psychiatric qualifications and experience, along with a passion for enhancing mental health services. A generous relocation package and flexible working opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave (every 3 years)

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Teaching and research opportunities available

Qualifications

• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion.
• Training in educational supervision and appraisal is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical input into community Treatment team/memory service.
• Participate in patient engagement, assessment, and diagnosis.
• Work with the multidisciplinary community team.

Skills

High level of clinical skills

Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent teaching skills

Established record of clinical leadership

Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

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

Position

Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age psychiatry

The closing date is 22 October 2025

This is a post (10PA) for an old age consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the community Treatment team/memory service located in Cumbria. The post holder is expected to have total DCC of 7.5pa and a 2.5pa for SPA. The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team covering the older people\'s population in North-Cumbria and will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and what are termed as at-risk mental states. The Older Adults Community Treatment team provides assessment and treatment service for people over the age of 65 years, experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on an episodic model of care. There is also an opportunity to be part of developing ongoing changes within services in the region such as Hope Haven, the 24/7 hub, and The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM). It is allied with the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London to develop medical education and region-wide initiatives.

Main duties of the job

It is envisaged that the post holder will work ten programmed activities. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 activities to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5pa to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and assistant medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

The post-holder is expected to:

• Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the Team.


• Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care,


• Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in-patient teams.


• Promote the safety and well-being of the patients we serve.


• To respect the rights and the dignity of patients.


• To consider the individual and cultural needs of patients and


• To work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers\' Charter)

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 www.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.

Job responsibilities

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

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS (or equivalent)


• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT


• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983


• Approved Clinician Status


• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification


• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.


• Has undergone training in educational supervision


• Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry


• Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation


• An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working


• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings


• Experience of Clinical Audit


• Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies


• Experience in service management or development

Skills

• High level of clinical skills


• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry


• Excellent teaching skills


• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner


• Established record of clinical leadership


• Established ability as a clinical teacher


• Training in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapy

Personal Characteristics

• Able to sustain self and support others


• Trustworthiness


• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post


• 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.

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

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