Lead Consultant: Older Adult Psychiatry (Community)

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Southend-on-Sea seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in older adult mental health. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, managing complex patients, and providing clinical assessments. Applicants must hold a medical qualification and be registered with the GMC. The post offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment, along with a range of employee benefits including relocation packages.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining it.
• Experience in clinical leadership and working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to conduct complex diagnostic memory assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct new assessments for complex cases and support team members.
• Oversee clinical management of patients within the service.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Decision making based on evidence and experience

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register

Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent

Job description

A health services provider in Southend-on-Sea seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in older adult mental health. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, managing complex patients, and providing clinical assessments. Applicants must hold a medical qualification and be registered with the GMC. The post offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment, along with a range of employee benefits including relocation packages.