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Main area Old Age Consultant Psychiatrist with an interest in Dementia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (September 2025 - September 2026. Please seek approval from your current employer/line manager before making a secondment application) Hours Full time - 32 hours per week (Mon-Fri, plus on-call (10 PAs per week)) Job ref 383-MED-5752-25

Site Cubley Court Ward Town Derby Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2025 08:00

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? 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’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

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 a 1 year fixed term contract into the Cubley Court dementia wards . You will be working along side an experienced and skilled team and an established consultant into the 36 beds across the two wards.

It is a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare. As the Consultant Psychiatrist (Older Adults), you will work along side the existing staff on the ward as well as the established and highly skilled consultant.

You will be responsible for a cohort of older adult patients with a clear dementia diagnosis and their families and friends to reach the best outcomes for the next part of their journey. This is an opportunity to control in-patient admissions and support flow and discharge working to reduce length of stay.

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.

This post is situated on the established and growing Kingsway Site in the heart of Derby City.

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
• 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

RC/AC for 20 Dementia diagnosed patients in single sex environments.

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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.

• CRISIS experience

• Evidence of understanding of Older Adult Research
• Actively involved in OA Research

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email dchst.recruitment@nhs.net and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Mrs Sarah Wood Job title Area Service Manager Email address sarah.wood30@nhs.net Telephone number 07867 140218 Additional information

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