Job Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of Older People's Mental Health care in a thriving, supportive NHS Trust?
We are delighted to invite applications for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Holderness Older People's Community Services team.
Based within the picturesque Holderness area, including Hornsea and Withernsea, this is a fully community-based post, with no inpatient responsibility. You'll join a skilled and welcoming multidisciplinary team and become one of seven Consultants delivering high-quality Older People's Mental Health services across the Trust.
As the Consultant Psychiatrist for Holderness, you will:
* Provideexpert clinical leadership within community Older People's Mental Health services.
* Work closely with colleagues across the MDT to support safe, effective, and compassionate care.
* Liaise with the inpatient consultants for patients admitted to our units.
* Contribute to urgent assessments where required.
* Offer specialist input to the Intensive Support Team and the Care Home Liaison service.
There is a requirement that the successful candidate will undertake on-call responsibilities on the specialist Consultant on-call rota for Old Age Psychiatry and Learning Disability.
Person Specification
Eligibility
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
* Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCPsych UK or have an equivalent post‑graduate qualification.
Desirable
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent knowledge in specialty.
* Excellent clinical skills using bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
* Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
* Ability to work in and lead team.
* Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
* Participated in continuous professional development.
* Participated in research or service evaluation.
Other
* Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Benefits
We offer a generous relocation package designed to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. We also provide a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
Work Life Balance
We offer influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
EEO Statement
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Contact & Application
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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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