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Consultant – Old Age Psychiatry – Preston, Lancashire, Preston
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Client:
RIG Locums Ltd
Location:
Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
20
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Cpl UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is seeking an Old Age Consultant, NHS based in Preston, Lancashire. The role offers negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry for full-time work, ideal for those wanting to expand their experience in community psychiatry and develop clinical skills in a supportive environment. The team is well established with good support from senior clinical and managerial colleagues.
We aim to recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist to work within the Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team (RITT) and Memory Assessment Services (MAS).
The post involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership, with 4 PAs allocated to RITT and additional PAs in the MAS team, alongside a Consultant colleague. Referrals are managed through a single access point, with Care Coordinators liaising with doctors regarding diagnosis and treatment. Both teams are supported by multiple Consultant colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Duties (RITT):
* Responsible for approximately 40 patients (half of RITT caseload)
* Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings
* Provide clinical leadership to RITT
* Offer supervision/consultation to the team
* Arrange CPA/clinic reviews for face-to-face assessments, complex cases, and diagnosis clarification
* Provide 4 clinical sessions to RITT, with clinics involving 2 sessions with 3 new patients each or 2 home visits
* See both new and follow-up patients
* For Memory Services, see 3 new patients per session
* Allow time for admin within clinics
* Additional time for team meetings, 1:1 consultations, and admin
* Provide cross-cover to the Preston locality during leave periods
* Supported by MTI Doctors in RITT and MAS teams
* No inpatient responsibilities
Memory Assessment Services:
* Provide sessional time for consultations and diagnostic clinics
* See 3 new patients per session
* Provide diagnosis and post-diagnostic support
* Conduct clinical sessions for Memory Assessment Services
Additional Information:
Job description and timetable available upon request.
Job title: Consultant – Old Age Psychiatrist
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Settings: Community
Start Date: Immediate, ongoing
Rates: Negotiable
Requirements:
* Full GMC License to practice
* Right to Work in the UK
* Relevant previous experience
Note: Sponsorship not offered; UK Right to Work required.
Cpl UK Healthcare collaborates with NHS Trusts and private hospitals nationwide, offering support with compliance, travel, accommodation, training, and GMC services. We aim to onboard doctors early to facilitate timely registration and acceptance of locum positions.
Benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:
* Dedicated support from experienced consultants in your specialty
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