Consultant Psychiatrist in IP Older Peoples Mental Health Services Jobs

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS...

Location:
United Kingdom, Sunderland

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME. As a Consultant, you will know what it means to achieve this by leading a team. Striving for a better service leads to a better you. And as a specialist in Adult inpatients, you'll know how best to support the patients in our care. An exciting opportunity to work as an inpatient old age consultant psychiatrist in a male dementia assessment unit.

Job Responsibility:

Hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit
Provide medical leadership to the MDT
Provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of adults over age 65 years presenting cognitive impairment and comorbid conditions
Work with colleagues of other professional disciplines to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of assessment and of treatment

Requirements:

MBBS, MRCPsych (or equivalent)
Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice
Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion or included within six months of CCT
Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Up to date knowledge and high level of clinical skills and competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in learning disability population
Experience of clinical audit
Excellent communication skills
Excellent teaching skills
Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Good values
Trustworthiness
Maturity, openness, and flexibility

Nice to have:

Possess a CCT or (equivalence) in old age Psychiatry
Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
Has undergone training in educational supervision
Has undergone training in appraisal
An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience in multi-agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
Established record of clinical leadership
Established ability as a clinical teacher
Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Experience in service management or development

What we offer:

Up to £8k relocation package
30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
Flexible working opportunities
Remote working available as suits service needs
Dedicated and protected SPA time
Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
Teaching and research opportunities available
Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
Employee Excellence awards
Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2025

Work Type:

Remote work

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