Senior Old Age Psychiatry Consultant — Flexible Working

Tewv; North East; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry for Easington. The role includes clinics, home visits, and duties like MHA assessments and DOLS status, with potential Responsible Clinician responsibilities.

The post emphasizes leadership and service development within the local community. The successful candidate should have MRCPsych and GMC registration, with eligibility for Specialist Register and Approved Clinician status.

Qualifications

• Must hold MB BS or equivalent medical qualification and GMC licence.
• Eligible for Specialist Register in mental health for older people.
• Approved clinician and S12 status or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, research or management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver consultant-level care in old age psychiatry within TEWV.
• Prioritise Mental Health Act assessments and DOLS assessor duties where needed.
• Engage in teaching, education and audit to improve services.
• Participate in MDT planning with Locality Manager and Lead Psychiatrist.
• Support flexible working practices and service development per the business plan.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching & CPD

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCPsych

GMC registration

Specialist Register eligibility

Approved clinician status

S12 eligibility

Medical education/management qualification

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry for Easington. The role includes clinics, home visits, and duties like MHA assessments and DOLS status, with potential Responsible Clinician responsibilities.

The post emphasizes leadership and service development within the local community. The successful candidate should have MRCPsych and GMC registration, with eligibility for Specialist Register and Approved Clinician status.