Consultant Psychiatrist – Psychiatry of Older Adults

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in Psychiatry of Older Adults to join a specialist inpatient mental health service providing high-support care for older adults with complex mental health and cognitive needs.

Salary: £160,000 + benefits

Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – Psychiatry of Older Adults

Hours: Full-time

Setting: Specialist inpatient mental health hospital

Location: Ringwood, Hampshire

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for allocated detained patients.
• Chair MDT, CCR and extraordinary case conference meetings.
• Supervise and support Associate Specialists within the clinical team.
• Prepare and oversee reports for hearings and tribunals.
• Present oral evidence at Hospital Managers’ Hearings and Tribunals.
• Participate in referral, bed management and out-of-hours on-call arrangements.

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

• GMC registration with inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Specialist registration in Old Age, General or Forensic Psychiatry.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex psychiatric presentations.
• Strong clinical governance, risk management and communication skills.

What benefits are on offer?

• Annual appraisal and structured job planning.
• Weekly peer support and clinical supervision.
• Regular CPD, CBD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in audit and quality improvement.
• Dedicated office, secretarial and IT support.
• Remote access to electronic clinical systems.
• Support for ongoing professional development and revalidation.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies across NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates unfamiliar with the UK.
• A supportive team focused on your career aspirations.
• Support beyond placement to ensure long-term career satisfaction.

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 permanent@athona.com.