Consultant Community Psychiatrist - Blandford & Wimborne
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We are looking to recruit a full time consultant psychiatrist in older adult mental health. The post has become available due to the retirement and relocation of two adjacent part time consultant posts.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Older Adult CMHT.
The successful candidate will take part in the multi- disciplinary management of community referrals for those with both functional and organic illness. The successful candidate would also have dedicated time to help shape the strategic developments within the care group across Dorset.
There is a strong leadership structure across the organisation with the opportunity for regular input into leadership meetings and developments.
The catchment area is rural mid Dorset in the Blandford & Wimborne Areas.
There is good opportunity for peer support and robust cross cover.
We offer a recruitment and retention payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.
If you are interested in moving to our beautiful county we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000.
In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits.
Everyday you’ll have the opportunity to make a long-lasting difference and the privilege of working with older people in the local community. You’ll encounter stimulating challenges and endless rewards; opportunities to create change and transform lives; teams fuelled by collaboration; and a culture that fosters innovation and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
You will take part in the multi-disciplinary management of community referrals for those with both functional and organic illness. There will also be dedicated time within the role for you to help shape the strategic developments within the care group across Dorset. There is a strong leadership structure across the organisation with the opportunity for you to have regular input into leadership meetings and developments, and good opportunity for peer support and robust cross cover.
The post holder may take part in the consultant on-call rota remunerated paid at 3% plus 0.75 APA. The post also attracts 10 days per year of study leave and an annual study leave budget of up to £1000.
Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Antony Christopher Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist Email address: Telephone number: 01258 394045
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions please email Dr Antony Christopher (Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Lead) on
If you would like a pre application conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, please contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Chief Medical Officer) on 01202 277011 or via email to
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