Older Adult Mental Health Specialist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom North East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Old Age Service in Waltham Forest.


As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing senior medical support and guidance to the team, working directly with older adults and their families, and participating in the on-call rota.


You will have the opportunity to influence future direction, treatment, and models of design in the area in which you work.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to older adult people with mental health needs, across Waltham Forest.
  • Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team.
  • Work directly with older adults and their families and liaise as appropriate with other external older adult mental health providers and acute hospitals.
  • Participate in the on-call rota frequency is currently 1:50, with a 3% of basic salary, Category A on-call supplement (pro-rata).
  • Support your peers and team leader, and be an effective team member whilst allowing them to work with their own initiative.


Person Specification:

  • Fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practice.
  • Holds a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent.
  • Has Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it.
  • Has Approved Clinician status, or eligibility for it.
  • Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST.


What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of up to £139,882 per annum (pro-rata).
  • A fixed-term contract for 12 months.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including relocation expenses, career development, and employee assistance programmes.


Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert at any time if we receive suitable applicants.



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