Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Acting Consultant Psychiatrist Old Age Psychiatry
The closing date is 28 April 2026
This post is an excellent and new opportunity for a doctor with Approved Clinician who has a special interest in Old Age Psychiatry.
The post holder will provide Acting Consultant Psychiatric input into Oakwood ward predominately. Oakwood ward is a 10-bed general adult acute psychiatric ward located in Carleton Clinic, Carlisle.
This role will be in addition to current medical input on Oakwood functional illness and Ruskin Dementia ward which includes a locum Old Age Psychiatrist, two nurse consultant Responsible Clinicians, and a Consultant Neuropsychologist, Specialist grade doctors, resident doctors and a specialist doctor with experience in geriatric medicine. A further GP post is currently in recruitment stage.
There will be access to Psychiatrist support and peer supervision from the excellent locum Psychiatrist currently in post with CCT in Old Age Psychiatry. Dr Anindya Gupta, Acting Consultant in General Psychiatry (or from a Consultant Psychiatrist on call when he is not available) and peer supervision from experienced specialist in geriatric medicine already in the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary setting focusing on the mental health of people over 65, managing complex interactions between mental illness, physical health (frailty), and social needs using a biopsychosocial framework. They will diagnose and treat conditions such as dementia, late-life depression, schizophrenia and anxiety, providing person‑centered, holistic care in hospital.
Job responsibilities
* Assessment & Diagnosis: Evaluating patients for mental illnesses (e.g., depression, psychosis, anxiety) and cognitive disorders like dementia and delirium.
* Treatment Management: Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, including pharmacological (medication) and therapeutic interventions.
* Multi‑agency Collaboration: Working within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, often managing care home liaisons.
* Physical & Mental Health Coordination: Managing cases where physical frailty complicates mental health issues.
* Support for Caregivers: Offering guidance, education and support to families and caregivers to improve patient quality of life.
* Support & Advocacy: Ensuring patient autonomy, dignity and tailored, person‑centered care, often for those facing end‑of‑life issues. Work closely with patients to promote independence and provide expert care for complex cases.
About us
Why us?
* Up to £8k relocation package
* 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
* Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
* Remote working available as suits service needs
* Dedicated and protected SPA time
* Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well‑being
* Teaching and research opportunities available
* Stimulating CPD sessions and programmes including mentoring, medical leadership and coaching
* Teaching opportunities in our brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art Medical Education Centre
* Employee Excellence awards
* Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* Fully registered with the GMC with specialist registration
* Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Approved clinician status
* Has undergone training in educational supervision
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
* Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
* An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Wide clinical experience in psychiatry in different clinical settings
* Experience of Clinical Audit
* Experience in multi‑agency work especially with service user, carer and mental health settings
* Experience in service management or development
Skills
* High level of clinical skills
* Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent teaching skills
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a time‑efficient manner
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
Personal Characteristics
* Able to sustain self and support others
* Trustworthiness
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Maturity, openness and flexibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
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