Position Overview
This is a 10 PA post based in Gedling and Hucknall, CMHT. The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide clinical and medical leadership to the MDT and will lead the assessment and treatment of patients under their care for the Gedling and Hucknall catchment area. In 2023 the over 65 population for Gedling and Hucknall was 26,000. The total population of Gedling was 117,300 at the 2021 census.
Those interested in Less Than Full Time (LTFT) work are also encouraged to apply. This is negotiable either at the time of employment or at the Annual Job Plan Review meeting which takes place with the Clinical Directors/Lead Consultant for OPCU.
Please note that interviews will be arranged as applications are received.
Over the past year to June 2024, the Gedling and Hucknall service team received 600 referrals, with referrals triaged as IHTT, MAS, DOS or CMHT. The Consultant Psychiatrist will be expected to work in a consultative way, providing advice and the opportunity for case based discussion for the wider MDT. The post holder will carry a compact caseload of the most complex cases. Currently there are approximately 100 patients on the case load. The post holder will have two outpatient clinics per week and see one new patient and four follow-ups in each clinic. The post holder will work alongside a less than full time consultant, who carries a case load of approximately 76, does a weekly outpatient clinic and offers consultation and advice to other team members. You will share the responsibility for the weekly MDT.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive old age psychiatry service for the CMHT.
* Clinical responsibility for the patients in the post holder’s charge, including the diagnosis and treatment of patients within the sector.
* To liaise with other services, such as Primary Care, Social Services, RRLP, IHTT, DOS and Domiciliary and Voluntary sectors to facilitate patient care.
* To provide medical leadership for the multi‑disciplinary team leadership for Gedling and Hucknall CMHT.
* Provision of medical/psychiatric assessments to inform care planning and risk assessment.
* The completion of administrative tasks related to clinical responsibilities.
* To maintain good clinical records using Trust’s electronic record system.
* To maintain a revalidation portfolio and participate in annual appraisal.
* Undertake a job plan review with the Clinical Directors annually.
* Maintain professional registration with the GMC and approval as an Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) approved doctor.
* Compliance with Trusts agreed policies and procedures.
* Clinical supervision of resident medical staff.
We offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Apr 2026.
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