At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multidisciplinary team in providing care for older adults in various settings.
- Company: Join a well-established Old Age Psychiatry service in the Black Country.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £20,000 recruitment premium and up to £8,000 relocation allowance.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career development across local universities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults while developing innovative care models.
- Qualifications: GMC registration and experience in elderly psychiatry are essential.
The predicted salary is between 55355 - 60000 £ per year.
Job Overview
We are looking for a full‑time Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry based at Bushey Fields Hospital Dudley.
The role is part of a well‑established Old Age Psychiatry service that provides inpatient and community care in the Black Country, covering Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of doctors, Clinical Practice Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.
- Provide clinical leadership and support for both inpatient wards and community services, maintaining a Continuity of Care model.
- Develop and implement new approaches to care, including liaison to primary care through the MCP model and an Old Age Home Treatment Team.
- Support postgraduate psychiatric, GP and undergraduate training across local universities, including Birmingham, Grenada and Aston.
- Ensure clinical governance, compliance with GMC registration, Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and adherence to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must hold GMC registration and be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Prior experience in elderly psychiatry and a strong commitment to multidisciplinary, person‑centred care is essential.
Experience of developing new service models and training stakeholders will be an advantage.
Benefits
- Recruitment and Retention Premium of £20,000 paid over three years (£10,000 on starting, £5,000 each at the start of years 2 and 3).
- Relocation allowance up to £8,000, payable in line with Trust relocation policy.
- Other benefits consistent with NHS employer benefits and regulations.
- Additional Information
The service operates across four Black Country localities, with inpatient units in Walsall (Dorothy Pattison Hospital Older Adult Unit) and at the new Edward Street Hospital.
It also delivers the Older Adult Hospital at Home and In‑Reach to Care Home teams, supporting assessment, treatment and admission avoidance in the community.
Applications will be considered subject to the Trust’s recruitment policy and NHS Employers guidance.
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Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults in Dudley employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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