About this role
Job Title: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Blackpool, Lancashire Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry for our NHS client based in Blackpool, Lancashire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract.
What will your responsibilities be?
As a Psychiatrist in the UK, your responsibilities are both broad and specialised. You are primarily responsible for providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for the elderly experiencing complex mental health issues. This involves leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. You are expected to manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between various healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
The successful candidate will cover the OA male inpatient wards.
Qualifications and Experiences:
- You must have a full GMC licence to practice
- Previous experience in similar role
- Approved Clinician status is essential
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.