Old Age Psychiatry - Consultant

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.