Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Adult CMHT with Inpatient Beds
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is recruiting a full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist to work within the City CMHT. The Post Holder will be responsible for any inpatients within the same catchment area in a geographical model of care.
The inpatient beds are located at Harplands Hospital (Stoke‑on‑Trent, ST46TH). There are two older‑adult mental health wards: Ward 6 (service users with organic conditions, primarily dementia) and Ward 7 (functional ward). The post holder will only be responsible for patients on Ward 7 within their catchment area. Ward 6 is covered by a different Consultant.
The City CMHT serves the City of Stoke‑on‑Trent and surrounding areas, a population of approximately 42,000 adults over 65. The Trust has an annual budget of over £70 million and provides specialist services across the region.
The Trust employs roughly 1,500 staff across 30 sites, including Harplands Hospital, its main facility. The Senior Consultant Psychiatry team includes over 30 colleagues across various specialties.
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust has a track record of excellence, having been rated Outstanding in 2019 and awarded HSJ NHS Trust of Year in 2022.
We are committed to wellbeing and offer flexibility and a range of wellness opportunities. Our sustainability strategy aims for carbon net zero by 2045. We value diversity and welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
Contact for further details or informal visits:
Name: Darren Carr
Job title: Clinical Director
Email: darren.carr@combined.nhs.uk
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