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Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry Closing date: 15 May 2026.This is a post (10PA) for an old age consultant psychiatrist to provide medical input into the community Treatment team/memory service located in North Cumbria. The post holder is expected to have total DCC of 7.5pa and a 2.5pa for SPA.The post holder will work along with multidisciplinary team covering the older people's population in North-Cumbria.The post holder will provide senior clinical expertise in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex mental health problems and those described as at‑risk mental states.The Older Adults Community Treatment team provides an assessment and treatment service for patients experiencing difficulty with their mental health based on an episodic model of care. It is an ageless service, seeing patients with cognitive problems of any age. Those with functional psychiatric disorders are accepted into the service if they have age‑related needs or significant frailty.Post holder will be expected to work closely with each other and with local agencies such as the Crisis Team and Inpatient services to ensure safe and timely transitions when required.Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role. The vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.Main duties of the job It is envisaged that the post holder will work ten programmed activities. Following appointment there will be a meeting within three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 activities devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5pa to supporting professional activities.The post-holder is expected to:Participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to the team.Be committed to delivering excellence in clinical care.Work effectively with the multidisciplinary community team and in‑patient teams.Promote the safety and well‑being of the patients we serve.Respect the rights and dignity of patients.Consider the individual and cultural needs of patients.Work with families and carers in the best interest of the patient (in line with the Trust Carers’ Charter).About us Why us?Up to £8k relocation package30 days study leave (every 3 years)Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job planRemote working available as suits service needsDedicated and protected SPA timeFocus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well‑beingTeaching and research opportunities availableStimulating CPD sessions and programmes including mentoring, medical leadership, and coachingTeaching opportunities in our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art Medical Education CentreEmployee Excellence awardsPlus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.There is also an opportunity to be part of developing ongoing changes within services in the region such as:Hope Haven – the 24/7 hub which will bring creative ways to work with other professionals and provide care for patients. The 24/7 hub will bring together a range of services under one roof while also working with the existing community service support. It is one of six pilot centres funded by NHS England and due to be launched in April 2025.The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) – a new venture between the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London. The aim is to produce doctors committed to delivering cutting‑edge healthcare approaches and serve the needs of the Cumbria community.Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the point of interview. Candidates should be suitably qualified, including eligibility for Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.Person Specification Qualifications and TrainingMBBS (or equivalent)Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCTApproved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983Approved Clinician StatusMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationPostgraduate qualifications in a relevant fieldHas undergone training in educational supervisionHas undergone training in appraisalKnowledgeUp to date knowledge in the field of PsychiatryAwareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislationAn area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societiesExperienceExperience of multidisciplinary team workingWide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settingsExperience of Clinical AuditExperience in multi‑agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agenciesExperience in service management or developmentSkillsHigh level of clinical skillsAble to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamProven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult PsychiatryExcellent teaching skillsDemonstrate the ability to work in a time‑efficient mannerEstablished record of clinical leadershipEstablished ability as a clinical teacherTraining in specific and relevant treatment skills e.g. a brief form of psychological therapyPersonal CharacteristicsAble to sustain self and support othersTrustworthinessAble to meet the mobility requirements of the postMaturity, openness and flexibilityDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part‑time#J-18808-Ljbffr