Senior Consultant, Older Adult Psychiatry (Community)

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join its dedicated team in Southend-on-Sea, providing comprehensive mental health services primarily for older adults. The role requires full GMC registration and offers clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must possess a medical degree, registration with the GMC, and relevant postgraduate qualifications. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities

Opportunity to work bank shifts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Flexible employer

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice during appointment.
• Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments for complex cases and support team members.
• Oversee clinical management through multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Ability to manage clinical complexity

Decision-making based on evidence

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Registration with the GMC and on the Specialist Register

Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join its dedicated team in Southend-on-Sea, providing comprehensive mental health services primarily for older adults. The role requires full GMC registration and offers clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must possess a medical degree, registration with the GMC, and relevant postgraduate qualifications. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are provided.