Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Adult

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Older Adults to join a well-established inpatient mental health service providing specialist assessment, care, and treatment for older adults with complex psychiatric and neurocognitive conditions. The role sits within a high-support therapeutic hospital environment and involves providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex mental illness, dementia, and neuropsychiatric conditions.

Salary: £160,000 + benefits
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Adults
Hours: Full Time (part-time may be considered)
Setting: Inpatient Mental Health Hospital
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire (New Forest)

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary mental health team
• Act as Responsible Clinician for detained patients under the Mental Health Act
• Manage a caseload of approximately 20 older adult inpatients
• Chair MDT meetings and contribute to care planning and treatment pathways
• Prepare reports for tribunals, care reviews, and hospital managers’ hearings
• Assess referrals and contribute to admission and bed management decisions
• Participate in a 1:7 non-residential on-call rota covering two hospital sites

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• GMC registration with inclusion on the Specialist Register
• CCT in Old Age, General Adult, or Forensic Psychiatry
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status preferred
• Experience working with older adult mental health patients
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills

What benefits are on offer

• £160,000 salary package
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
• Opportunities for CPD and professional development

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com