Lead Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults (Community)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Sunderland is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join the Community Mental Health Team, delivering expert assessment and specialist care for older adults.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide leadership and teaching, and contribute to audit and service development. The role supports flexible working and professional development within an established NHS trust.

Qualifications

• MBBS and GMC registration required.
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible.
• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Approved Clinician Status.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Experience in educational supervision and appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation for elderly patients.
• Provide leadership and supervision within the Community Mental Health Team.
• Collaborate with GPs and hospital doctors on physical health care.
• Lead teaching, audit and SPA activities.
• Contribute to service development and research projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical leadership

Teaching skills

Diagnosis & management

Time management

Clinical teaching

Brief therapy

Education

MBBS

GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry)

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician Status

MRCPsych

Postgraduate qualifications

Educational supervision training

Appraisal training

Job description

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Sunderland is seeking a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join the Community Mental Health Team, delivering expert assessment and specialist care for older adults.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, provide leadership and teaching, and contribute to audit and service development. The role supports flexible working and professional development within an established NHS trust.