Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry, East Sector

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 2 525 000 - 3 356 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a permanent Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry to join a dedicated team in delivering mental health services. You will provide consultancy to community teams in specific areas and support nurse-led initiatives. The role offers a flexible job plan and is based in Newcastle Local Municipality, promoting both clinical and personal development opportunities. Strong support structures are in place, including regular peer supervision and educational events.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in older adult mental health services.
• Experience in community, inpatient, liaison, or dementia services preferred.
• Ability to provide consultant input to a community team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant input to the community team covering Mid Ross and Easter Ross.
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota.
• Support nurse-led care-home liaison.

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

NEW CRAIGS HOSPITAL

CONSULTANT IN OLDER ADULT PSYCHIATRY

EAST SECTOR

1.0 WTE

£111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata

We seek to appoint a permanent Older Adult Psychiatry Consultant, to join our team dedicated to the delivery of older adult mental health services in the Highlands. The post holder will provide consultant input to our community team to cover Mid Ross (Dingwall, Strathpeffer) and Easter Ross (Alness, Invergordon, Tain), for both primary and organic mental disorders. The post is supported by a well‑developed community mental health team. An experienced Associate Specialist supports nurse‑led care‑home liaison. The post holder will be based at the New Craigs Hospital site, where inpatient care is provided, and will participate in the Consultant on‑call rota (1:15).

The job plan can be developed flexibly, with opportunities for special interests in keeping with the needs of the service, whether in community, inpatient, liaison or young onset dementia services. The post provides a 8:2 split between Direct Clinical Care and SPA sessions.

The post holder will be supported by a cohesive and collegiate group of clinicians, and will participate in CPD and peer supervision. Consultant peer groups meet regularly and there are regular educational events organised as part of our in‑house programme.

Interested applicants should contact Dr Dirk Maliepaard, Clinical Lead for Older Adult Psychiatry, New Craigs Hospital, Inverness on or 01463 704650. Prospective applicants are most welcome to contact us in order to arrange an informal visit.

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