At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in assessing and caring for older adult patients.
- Company: Join a dedicated mental health service focused on community care and patient well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to teach and supervise junior staff while engaging in research projects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults while advancing your career in psychiatry.
- Qualifications: Medical degree, GMC registration, and experience in older adult psychiatry required.
The predicted salary is between 73738 - 86074 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Provide consultant leadership, supervision and support to the team.
- Participate directly and indirectly in the assessment of patients referred to the service and in drafting coproduced care plans that address psychiatric, physical, psychological and social needs with input from the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain good communication with patients’ GP and team workers.
- Participate in reviews of care plans when indicated, including GP, carer or other relevant professionals.
- Provide clinical supervision to resident doctors allocated to the team.
Qualifications
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT).
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification in accordance with RCPsych Guidelines.
- With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA 2007).
- Higher degree in a relevant area.
- Experience of clinical work in older adult psychiatry at ST4-6 or consultant level in the last three years.
- Experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Experience working in adult psychiatry services in the community.
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act.
- Understanding of the social aspects relevant to psychiatry.
- Knowledge and experience of recovery‑informed service delivery and working with patients as experts by experience.
- Clinical skills: ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership.
- Expertise in risk assessment and the use of evidence‑based interventions for the treatment of psychosis, mood disorders and comorbidities.
- Confidence in therapeutic risk‑taking.
- Commitment to clinical governance.
- Experience in teaching junior staff.
- Good teaching and communication skills.
- Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students/staff from other disciplines.
- Experience teaching non‑medical mental health professionals.
- Medical education qualification.
- Research interest and willingness to supervise research, audit or QI projects.
- Published research.
Personal Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do so.
- Commitment to working with service users in ongoing services development.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with a diverse population.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults CMHT employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive environment for aspiring nephrologists. With a focus on professional development, extensive training, and opportunities for research and teaching, employees can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful patient care in a vibrant community. The work culture promotes collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults CMHT
Consultant Leadership
Assessment of Patients
Care Plan Development
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Clinical Supervision
Psychopharmacology
Mental Health Act Application
