Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry – Aylesbury
Aylesbury , Buckinghamshire
Job Title: Consultant in Old Age PsychiatryGrade:ConsultantLocation:Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireWorking Hours:40 hours per weekRate:Competitive — details to be discussed upon application
We are seeking a dedicated and experiencedConsultant in Old Age Psychiatryto join our NHS client in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This role combines leadership in aninpatient settingwith collaborative work across theCommunity Mental Health Team (CMHT), offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a skilled psychiatrist.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric care for older adults in an inpatient setting.
- Act as anApproved Clinicianunder the Mental Health Act, including responsibilities for detention, treatment, and discharge planning.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for patients with complex mental health conditions such as dementia, depression, and psychosis.
- Collaborate closely with the CMHT to ensure continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
- Supervise junior doctors and contribute to their training and development.
- Participate in clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
Qualifications & Experience
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Old Age Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act (or eligibility to obtain)
- Extensive experience in inpatient psychiatry and community mental health services
- Strong leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).
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