Consultant in Older Adult CMHT Psychiatry
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? Join our dynamic Community Mental Health Team as a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, based at the Horton Park Centre, Bradford. You’ll provide medical leadership, work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, and deliver high‑quality care for patients with complex mental health needs.
This permanent, full‑time post offers excellent support, including dedicated admin assistance, IT equipment, and opportunities for professional development. You’ll play a key role in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement, while enjoying a collaborative and supportive working environment.
Responsibilities
* Assess new referrals and conduct medical reviews.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to case reviews.
* Undertake home visits when necessary.
* Provide expert advice to GPs, liaison teams and hospitals.
* Prepare reports for mental health tribunals and support research projects.
* Supervise nurse prescribers and participate in emergency assessments as part of the on‑call rota.
* Involve in teaching, clinical audit, service evaluation and maintain accurate clinical records.
Closing Date
30th November 2025
Core Values
* We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
* We Listen – We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs.
* We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Increase mileage rates for journeys over 3500 mi.
* Health and wellbeing support packages.
* Internal and external development and learning opportunities.
* Additional support for the Armed Forces and a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
* Focus on environmental and social sustainability, with staff encouraged to implement sustainable quality improvement.
Additional Information
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
For further details or informal visits, contact: Dr Senthil Kumar, Clinical Director, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, Email: senthil.kumar@bdct.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Hospitals and Health Care
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