Consultant in Older Adult Psychiatry, East Sector
About the role
The post holder will provide consultant input to our community team to cover Mid Ross (Dingwall, Strathpeffer) and Easter Ross (Alness, Invergordon, Tain), for both primary and organic mental disorders. The post is supported by a well-developed community mental health team. An experienced Associate Specialist supports nurse led care home liaison.
The post holder will be based at the New Craigs Hospital site, where inpatient care is provided, and will participate in the Consultant on call rota (1:15).
The job plan can be developed flexibly, with opportunities for special interests in keeping with the needs of the service, whether in community, inpatient, liaison or young onset dementia services. The post provides a 8:2 split between Direct Clinical Care and SPA sessions.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be supported by a cohesive and collegiate group of clinicians, and will participate in CPD and peer supervision. Consultant peer groups meet regularly and there are regular educational events organised as part of our in-house programme.
Requirements
We seek to appoint a permanent Older Adult Psychiatry Consultant.
Qualifications
The post holder must have a relevant medical qualification and be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Skills
- Experience in providing consultant input to community teams
- Knowledge of both primary and organic mental disorders
- Ability to work in a supportive and collegiate environment
- Experience in providing direct clinical care and SPA sessions
Benefits
Consultant peer groups meet regularly and there are regular educational events organised as part of our in-house programme.
Pay
£111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata
Schedule
1.0 WTE