Older Adult Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for a new 12-bed Bluebell Ward in Chesterfield, focusing on functional mental healthcare for older adults. In this role, you will lead innovative service delivery, support patient care, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while benefiting from a generous relocation package and desirable employment perks.

Benefits

33 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Commitment to flexible working

Incremental pay progression

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with older adult mental health required.
• Evidence of understanding older adult research desirable.
• In-patient experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a new service for older adults.
• Manage a cohort of patients with functional mental health needs.
• Consultation and support for multi-disciplinary care.

Skills

Medical assessment

Pharmacological treatment

Team collaboration

Holistic care

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

Derbyshire Health Care Foundation Trust has a bespoke Older Adult service and a robust pathway which includes inpatients, Crisis, psychiatric liaison and Community Mental Health Team.

We are advertising for a Consultant Psychiatrist for our new Bluebell Ward which provides focused mental healthcare for older adults. The 12-bed unit in Walton Hospital, Chesterfield, has been refurbished as part of our Making Room for Dignity Programme, to ensure every service user has a single en-suite bedroom. It is specifically designed for over 65s.

This post as Consultant and therefore Clinical Lead will be working into both the standalone, 12-bed functional mental health ward based in Chesterfield, and the In-Reach and Home Treatment Crisis Team based in Chesterfield and also covering north-east Derbyshire.

Find out what it is like to work as a consultant and in this role here We are hiring a Consultant Psychiatrist for new Bluebell Ward (youtube.com)

If you are interested in moving to the beautiful county of Derbyshire, we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £8,000.

Main duties of the job

It is a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare. As the Consultant Psychiatrist (Older Adults), you will lead and develop a new service, working with existing staff on the ward as well as new colleagues. A unique benefit of this role is that it will provide cover to the Crisis and Home Treatment Teams, enhancing the links between the in-patient ward and In-Reach Team.

You will be responsible for a cohort of older adult patients with functional mental health needs who have been admitted or are at risk of admission. This is an opportunity to control in-patient admissions and support flow and discharge.

At Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we put a high emphasis on quality of care, peer support and on clinical engagement in service development and management. We welcome applications from candidates who will bring an enthusiasm for innovation, teaching and development and can work closely with colleagues from different professional backgrounds.

If you have excellent knowledge of your speciality, excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge and have a MB BS or equivalent medical qualification, we would love to hear from you.

About us

This post is situated on the edge of the beautiful peak district and based in the small market town of Chesterfield.

The Trust is an inclusive employer

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 5 years
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-MED-5750-25

Job locations

Walton, Chesterfield and Scarsdale Chesterfield IRHTT

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

Job description Job responsibilities

RC/ AC for a bespoke 12 bedded inpatient ward for functional Older adults

RC/ AC for an In- reach and Home Treatment team for functional Older adults

Please Review Trac for full approved college job description

While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, as Consultant Psychiatrist you will also be expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, and to work with the team manager and service managers in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.

You will provide holistic care with an emphasis on medical assessment and diagnosis, pharmacological treatment and medicines management, support and consultation in the management of complex patients in collaboration with the Inpatient and Crisis Teams as part of the multi-disciplinary care of patients. You will be focused on the most complex cases and will also be available to provide consultation and advice to other team members.

The older adult service line is well established within the Trust and there is a clear pathway for patients. The In-Reach Home Treatment Team adheres to national benchmarks for fidelity of care in Crisis services. This includes diagnosing well and supporting people to maintain well in their community.

The In-Reach Home Treatment Team acts as the gate-keepers for Functional mental health beds and most admissions are facilitated through this team. Bed occupancy and length of stay have all been positively affected by the development of this team. The team also works proactively to support early discharge.

Job description Job responsibilities

RC/ AC for a bespoke 12 bedded inpatient ward for functional Older adults

RC/ AC for an In- reach and Home Treatment team for functional Older adults

Please Review Trac for full approved college job description

While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, as Consultant Psychiatrist you will also be expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, and to work with the team manager and service managers in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.

You will provide holistic care with an emphasis on medical assessment and diagnosis, pharmacological treatment and medicines management, support and consultation in the management of complex patients in collaboration with the Inpatient and Crisis Teams as part of the multi-disciplinary care of patients. You will be focused on the most complex cases and will also be available to provide consultation and advice to other team members.

The older adult service line is well established within the Trust and there is a clear pathway for patients. The In-Reach Home Treatment Team adheres to national benchmarks for fidelity of care in Crisis services. This includes diagnosing well and supporting people to maintain well in their community.

The In-Reach Home Treatment Team acts as the gate-keepers for Functional mental health beds and most admissions are facilitated through this team. Bed occupancy and length of stay have all been positively affected by the development of this team. The team also works proactively to support early discharge.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Consultant OA Psychiatry

Experience Essential

• In-patient experience Older Adults

Desirable

• CRISIS experience

Research Essential

• Evidence of understanding of Older Adult Research

Desirable

• Actively involved in OA Research

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• Consultant OA Psychiatry

Experience Essential

• In-patient experience Older Adults

Desirable

• CRISIS experience

Research Essential

• Evidence of understanding of Older Adult Research

Desirable

• Actively involved in OA Research

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walton, Chesterfield and Scarsdale Chesterfield IRHTT

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walton, Chesterfield and Scarsdale Chesterfield IRHTT

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)