At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert psychiatric care and leadership in community mental health teams.
- Company: Medacs Healthcare, supporting the NHS with dedicated professionals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible locum contracts, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: UK-wide opportunities available, with both short-term and long-term assignments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a flexible work schedule.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified psychiatrist with experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Location: Consett
Rate: £100– £120 + negotiable
Contract Type: Locum (short-term and long-term assignments available)
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700
Likely to extend
Sessional input into two neighbouring community mental health teams:
- 2 Days into Derwentside CMHT based at Derwent Clinic, Shotley Bridge
- 3 days into Bishop Auckland and Dales CMHT based at Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland
Key Responsibilities:
- Consultant psychiatrist for community mental health team.
- Duties to include assessment, diagnosis and management of organic and functional mental health problems in older people.
- Provision of clinical leadership within the team.
- Adherence to relevant Trust policies and processes.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist
Assessment Skills
Diagnosis Skills
Management of Mental Health Problems
Clinical Leadership
Knowledge of Trust Policies and Processes
Communication Skills
Team Collaboration
