Consultant Psychiatrist – Older Adult CMHT with Inpatient Beds
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North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is looking to recruit a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist.
The Post Holder will work in the City CMHT and be responsible for any inpatients within the same catchment area – a geography‑based, non‑functionalised model of care. The inpatient beds are located at Harplands Hospital, Stoke‑on‑Trent. Ward 7 is a functional ward for older adults; the post holder will be responsible for service users on Ward 7. Ward 6 (dementia) is covered by a different Consultant.
The role covers the City of Stoke‑on‑Trent and surrounding areas with approximately 42,000 adults aged 65 +.
Responsibilities:
* Provide four follow‑up outpatient appointments of 45 minutes each (30 minutes clinical, 15 minutes admin) per session.
* Provide new appointments of 1.5 hours (1 hour clinical, 30 minutes admin) limited to one new patient per session.
* Coordinate home visits as clinically necessary, scheduled as needed.
* Oversee inpatient care on Ward 7, covering an average of seven beds (range 4 – 10).
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team including allied health professionals, activity workers, clinical psychology and dedicated carer support workers.
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer. For more information, visit the Trust website.
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