Job overview
The post is a community consultant post in Old Age Psychiatry to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), a clinical pathway providing comprehensive community mental health services to the Staffordshire East localities. The role includes providing clinical leadership to the team as part of a collective leadership structure and providing support and supervision to the Specialty Doctor. The Consultant line manages the Specialty Doctor with support from the Pathway manager and the Consultant Psychiatrist. Opportunities are available to participate in postgraduate and undergraduate education for Junior Doctors and medical students from Keele Medical School.
South Staffordshire has an older adult population of approximately 147,000, with the Older Adult population for this post being approximately 29,000. It is a predominantly rural area incorporating two main towns, Stafford and Stone, including the villages of Eccleshall, Gnosall & Penkridge. The Consultant will hold a caseload of approximately 50 patients, the majority of whom they will joint work with and who will have key workers from within the Team. It is estimated that the post holder will complete 5 new assessments and 5 follow-up appointments per week with flexibility to adjust appointment types in line with service need.
This post is based on a 10 programmed activity (PA) job plan. Clinical leadership skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, regular effective review of the care of patients in the clinical pathway – via individual assessments and follow-up appointments, MDT meetings.
* To be the Responsible Clinician for service users in the pathway who are subject to Community Treatment Orders (CTO) where applicable.
* To provide evidence-based care.
* To be recovery-focused.
* To provide cross-cover (emergency and prospective) for other Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues by mutual agreement.
* To communicate with all key partners in an appropriate and timely way including General Practitioners, service users and carers.
* To work within the requirements of service contracts agreed with our Commissioners, including compliance with nationally agreed quality standards.
* To fully utilise Trust IT systems as appropriate to enable fulfilment of clinical duties.
* You will take part in Mental Health Assessments and out-of-hours duties; on-call work is remunerated at 3% as well as 0.25 APAs.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are "United in our Uniqueness" and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-MS-25-7454260
Job locations: Foundation House, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST163AG
Job responsibilities
PRE INTERVIEW VISITS
Please contact any of the following for further information or to arrange an informal visit:
Medical Clinical Lead, Dr Caroline Winkle – 0300 303 3428
Service manager, Matthew Evans – 0300 303 3428
Pathway Manager, Adam Terry – 0300 303 3428
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Abid Khan – 0300 790 7000
Chief Executive, Neil Carr – 0300 790 7000
Please note that the Trust will only be able to reimburse for up to two pre-interview visits for shortlisted candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Primary Medical Degree
* CCT or equivalent in General Adult/Old Age Psychiatry
* Full GMC Registration including Licence to Practice
* Section 12 / Approved Clinician (AC) status
Desirable
* Additional qualification in management or education
Experience
Essential
* Clinical Leadership/management experience at any level
Desirable
* Experience at Consultant level
* Experience of setting up a new service
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Foundation House, Corporation Street, Stafford, ST163AG
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr