At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide top-notch psychiatric care for older adults in the Fenland community.
- Company: Join the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, committed to compassionate care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with additional recruitment and retention premium, plus opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including BAME and LGBTQ+ communities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in psychiatric care and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 48117 £ per year.
Overview
The successful candidate will work alongside community-based colleagues to provide assessment and psychiatric treatment for Older Adults within the Fenland community across a largely rural area.
The OPMH team handles referrals from across the area.
Not all referrals require the consultant to see them, and some are managed by other staff in the community team.
The service receives a steady flow of referrals per month for psychiatry outpatient work and memory assessment.
Salary
£, - £, per annum plus £, Recruitment and Retention Premium (T&Cs apply).
Responsibilities
- Lead the multidisciplinary team in providing excellent psychiatric care.
- Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans for older adults.
- Lead weekly MDT meetings and ensure prompt reviews of acutely unwell patients.
- Collaborate closely with the CRHTT OP, community teams, and liaison services as patients move between teams.
About the Role
The role is part of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), supporting a range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings.
The Trust values equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community, including disabled people and members of BAME and LGBTQ+ communities.
Additional Information
CPFT is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve health and wellbeing.
The Trust encourages involvement in clinical research where appropriate.
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Consultant Psychiatrist In Community Old Age Psychiatry - Fenland employer: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
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