Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry in West Northumberland
The closing date is 05 March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist to work within the community in West Northumberland, a stunning rural geographical area of outstanding beauty, yet within close proximity to the vibrant and cultural city of Newcastle upon Tyne with its excellent transport links.
The post is a community role, in both community treatment team and memory clinic settings, and involves seeing patients in outpatient clinics, care homes and domiciliary visits, covering the more central West Northumberland area including the towns of Hexham, Prudhoe and Ponteland. You will work alongside another full time consultant psychiatrist, and lead a well established multidisciplinary team. There are also close working relationships with local GP surgeries in the area.
This is an 8PA post, which can be worked over 4 days or more flexibly. There may be the opportunity for the successful candidate to take on additional PAs within CNTW trust to make the post up to a full time equivalent post, depending on availability of sessions and experience of the successful applicant.
The post has become available due to the departure of the existing postholder.
Dr Rachel Gore (Assistant Medical Director)
Tel: 01670 501865
Main duties of the job
* The assessment, diagnosis, formulation and treatment of patients referred to the Northumberland Memory Service (NMS) and Community Treatment Team (CTT) in the West Northumberland Older Adult Teams. On completion of assessment, advice on diagnosis and treatment within the team and to external service providers.
* Medical leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within the NMS and CTT ensuring that care and treatment are safe, effective efficient and within national guidelines.
* The training and supervision of colleagues including medical students and other allied professionals, and liaison and consultation with hospital doctors and primary care clinicians on diagnosis, treatment and management of patients.
* Assessment and making recommendations under the Mental Health Act and to provide urgent assessments.
* Working with the MDT to ensure that patients receive an appropriate level of physical health monitoring and care.
* Working in a flexible manner as dictated by clinical need within the terms of the job plan and contract.
* Completion of administrative tasks defined in the job plan as necessary to ensure patient safety and the fulfilment of the clinical role.
* Participation in the teaching and education of medical students
* Participation in regular job planning and appraisal as per trust requirements.
* Participation in clinical governance activities.
About us
Why us?
* Up to £8k relocation package
* 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
* Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
* Remote working available as suits service needs
* Dedicated and protected SPA time
* Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career wellbeing
* Teaching and research opportunities available
* Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
* Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
* Employee Excellence awards
* Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job responsibilities
This is a substantive Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist post where you will provide Senior Medical input into the Northumberland Memory Service (NMS) and Community Treatment Team (CTT) in the West Northumberland locality covering the older adult population. The post will be based at the Fairnington Centre, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ. The locality is divided geographically between the post holder and another full time Consultant colleague, with this post covering the inner West. This includes the towns of Ponteland, Prudhoe, Corbridge, and part of Hexham as defined by GP practice.
The post is a replacement post following the departure of the previous incumbent.
The Trust is constantly seeking to improve its services and to respond to changes in health care need and demand. The post holder should be flexible and open to changes that enhance patient care and will be expected to play a supporting role in developing these services. This job description may be amended in the light of changes to service delivery. The process for this will be via mutual agreement wherever possible and will adhere to the Trust Job Planning Policy, a copy of which can be made available on request.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Please note we can not sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
* Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Approved Clinician Status
* MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
* Has undergone training in educational supervision
* Has undergone training in appraisal
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry
* Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation
* An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies
Experience
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
* Experience of Clinical Audit.
* Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies
* Experience in service management or development
Skills
* High level of clinical skills
* Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
* Excellent teaching skills
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner
* Established record of clinical leadership
* Established ability as a clinical teacher
* Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy
Personal Characteristics
* Able to sustain self and support others
* Trustworthiness
* Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Maturity, openness and flexibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part time
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