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Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Liverpool, Merseyside
Company: Pulse Mental Health
Location: Liverpool, UK
About Us: Pulse Mental Health is a leading recruitment agency specializing in mental health care services. We are dedicated to providing exceptional staffing solutions to support the diverse needs of our clients across the healthcare sector. Our mission is to connect talented professionals with rewarding opportunities where they can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to join our team in Liverpool. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a compassionate psychiatrist to lead and contribute to high-quality mental health services for older adults in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide clinical leadership and expertise in old age psychiatry, overseeing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of older adults with mental health disorders.
2. Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to older patients' needs.
3. Conduct psychiatric assessments, formulate diagnoses, and prescribe appropriate interventions.
4. Support primary care providers, community mental health teams, and other stakeholders involved in older adults' mental health care.
5. Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, including trainees and medical students.
6. Participate in service development, quality improvement, and research activities to enhance mental health services for older adults.
Requirements:
1. Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry or eligibility.
2. Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification.
3. Significant experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist in old age psychiatry, demonstrating clinical excellence and leadership.
4. Expertise in managing mental health disorders in older adults, including dementia, depression, and anxiety.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
6. Commitment to professional development and clinical governance.
7. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Benefits:
* Support from experienced consultants
* £300 referral bonus scheme
* Access to ipoint electronic timesheet app
* Opportunities in NHS and private sectors
* High-quality CPD training events
* Flexible payment options: PAYE, Umbrella, PSC, LTD
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist passionate about elder mental health, please submit your CV below to join Pulse Mental Health.
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