Consultant Psychiatrist in IP Older Peoples Mental Health Services

Job overview

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 You will provide senior expertise in the assessment and treatment of adults over age 65 years presenting cognitive impairment and comorbid conditions. The post holder will work with colleagues of other professional disciplines (ward manager, clinical lead, nurse consultant, social worker, OT, pharmacist)  to provide a tailored multidisciplinary package of assessment and of treatment.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Charlotte Deasy, Associate Medical Director, Inpatient CBU

Email:  [email protected]

Tel: 0191 2468753

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to hold RC responsibility for patients admitted to the unit.  You will provide medical leadership to the MDT. The role provides excellent opportunity in being a leader and work on improving pathways for patients within the service.

You will be supported by a medical secretary.  We are looking for applicants based anywhere in the UK to explore exciting new opportunities in remote and digital working.

This is a substantive post however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.