Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Old Age Psychiatry - Fenland

Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Old Age Psychiatry – Fenland

Main area NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week. Job ref 310-MED-4345536-U

Site: Doddington Town, March Salary £113,565 – £150,569 per annum (yearly). Closing 04/08/2026 23:59. Interview date 13/08/2026.

Job overview

The successful candidate will work alongside community-based colleagues to provide assessment and psychiatric treatment for older adults across the Fenland community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in providing excellent psychiatric care and overseeing case management.
• Conduct assessment, diagnosis and formulate treatment plans, particularly for dementia referrals.
• Lead weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and ensure prompt reviews of acutely unwell patients.
• Work closely with CRHTT, OPI and other liaison services during patient transitions.
• Provide evidence‑based treatments and maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.
• Cover for colleague leave to maintain continuous service.
• Deliver teaching to postgraduate, undergraduate and staff training, including CPD activities.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and audit activities.
• Participate in clinical governance and local/national protocols.
• Support research activities, including potential clinical trials.
• Volunteer on out‑of‑hours rota (approximately 1:25, category A). On‑call remuneration is 3% of base per current policy.
• Complete additional duties as required by the Trust.
• Accountability to the clinical director and board as per protocol.

Education & Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Register entry.
• S12 / AC approved.
• CCT in relevant specialty; CESR or equivalent considered.
• MD or PhD.
• Post‑graduate qualification in medical education.
• Valid UK driving licence and capacity to drive.

Experience

• Community-facing team experience.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Old Age Psychiatry.
• Experience in research and service development.

Characteristics

• Teamworking ability.
• Understanding of NHS service context and ability to develop services under change.
• Effective teaching and training skills, self‑directed continuing education.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We advocate equal opportunities and encourage applications from all community sectors, particularly from disabled people and minority groups.