Old Age Psychiatry - Consultant

Posted 2 days 16 hours ago by Contigo Healthcare

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-Time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Older Adult Mental Health Department in London.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and psychiatric expertise to the Older Adult Mental Health Department and Home Treatment Service.
  • Lead assessments and follow-ups for the most complex cases within the department.
  • Support and enhance community mental health services for older adults.
  • Actively contribute to the strategic direction and development of the service.
  • Assist the Service Manager in effective service management.
  • Conduct audits to improve service effectiveness and target outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager on quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations.
Qualifications
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
  • On the GMC Specialist Register, or within 3 months of completion.
  • Section 12(2) MHA approval or close to completion.
Benefits
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Study leave.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Staff discounts, including options for purchasing and leasing new cars.