Job Title: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Band: Consultant Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Working Hours: 40 hours Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic team in Kettering, Northamptonshire. This locum position is available for an immediate start on a short-term contract, offering competitive rates. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will deliver high-quality psychiatric care to older adults, conducting thorough assessments, diagnosing and managing organic and functional mental health problems. You will provide clinical leadership within the community mental health team, ensuring adherence to relevant Trust policies and processes. Your responsibilities will include managing complex cases, offering specialist advice, conducting ward rounds and managing ward jobs, reviewing patient cases and providing feedback, attending relevant patient meetings, and participating in clinical audits and research activities. Additionally, you will develop and implement treatment plans, coordinate with other healthcare professionals, and ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning between services. You will also support crisis referrals and assessments. Qualifications and Experience: Full GMC registration with a license to practice Experience in Old Age Psychiatry, ideally in memory clinic and functional mental health client groups Section 12 MHA approval is required AC Approval Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team How to Apply: If you are a dedicated Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry looking to advance your career and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below to apply. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. Why Work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our initial conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.