Senior Old Age Psychiatry Consultant — Flexible & Remote

CNTW Community Interest Company; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave

Flexible working opportunities

Remote working available

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age to work with Sunderland’s established community older adult mental health team. The role focuses on medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for older adults with psychiatric and behavioral concerns, with leadership duties within the team and opportunities for teaching and research.

The post involves collaborative care with GPs, hospital colleagues and primary care clinicians, and a strong emphasis on service

Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent) and eligibility for GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of CCT.
• MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Approved Clinician status.
• Experience in educational supervision and appraisal.
• Wide clinical experience in psychiatry and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation for older adults in Sunderland Elderly Care Community Mental Health Team.
• Assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act; act as Responsible Clinician as appropriate.
• Provide or arrange evidence-based interventions for patients under care.
• Collaborate with GPs, hospital doctors and primary care clinicians on physical health care.
• Provide leadership, consultation and guidance to the Community Mental Health Team.
• Work with other specialist mental health teams for collaborative care.
• Lead service improvements and development with the Team Manager and Clinical Leads.
• Contribute to training, SPA activities and supervise junior medical staff; supervise medical students and the Nurse prescriber.
• Lead and supervise research and audit projects within clinical governance.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team working

Clinical leadership

Teaching skills

Time management

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

GMC Specialist Register eligibility

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age to work with Sunderland’s established community older adult mental health team. The role focuses on medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for older adults with psychiatric and behavioral concerns, with leadership duties within the team and opportunities for teaching and research.

The post involves collaborative care with GPs, hospital colleagues and primary care clinicians, and a strong emphasis on service