Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 376-NLMS-027
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Elizabeth Quarter
- Town
- Scunthorpe
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,589 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/09/2026
Employer heading
Consultant in Older Adult Mental Health - Community Psychiatry
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
The post-holder will provide sessional Consultant input into the Older Persons’ Recovery Team and the MSNAP accredited Memory Assessment and Treatment Service. Working as a member of multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will provide Consultant clinical input including face to face patient assessment for complex cases and be one of the senior medical leads. This post makes up a total whole-time equivalence of 1.4wte Older People’s Psychiatrists within the community directorate (there is another 0.8wte Psychiatrist – the post holders will work closely together to deliver the borough-wide community services). There is 1wte Older Adult Psychiatrist who works across the Acute Directorate. The clinical care of patients under these teams will be timely and tailored to the needs of patients and carers. The consultant will be expected to have a flexible weekly timetable designed to respond in a timely and reasonable manner to the needs of patients and carers as well as of team members for support and advice as necessary. The post-holder will work through advice and supervision with direct patient contact as required; this is a district-wide service with rapid throughput of patients and a need for prompt and flexible decision making. This more fluid style of working does not allow for easy quantification of workload. The Consultant is expected to manage their own diary as they determine, with the support of a secretary.
Main duties of the job
The formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Care Group Director / Care Group Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Care Group Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. It is proposed that the job plan for the first 3 months will be based on the provisional timetable as found in the job description/person specification document.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Older Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT
Desirable criteria
- MRC Psych or equivalent higher qualification.
- Higher Specialist Training in Older Adult Psychiatry (e.g. SpR scheme)
- MD, Management qualification, other professional qualification (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience within Older Adult Psychiatry
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Prior experience working as a Consultant Evidence of development of special interest (especially Liaison Psychiatry)
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care
- Other special interest/expertise relevant to the post
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: • That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English • Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5 If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples, they must provide supporting evidence demonstrated by one of the following: • That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English • Have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 7.5, and Writing 7.5 If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples, they must provide supporting evidence.
- Clinical supervision experience/skills. The attitude and potential to develop a leadership role within the service with special emphasis on leading on quality and clinical standards and engaging in service improvement
- Ability to undertake training/mentoring of medical staff in junior grades and enthusiasm for education
Further Training
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of research processes
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Sound knowledge of NHS management structures and systems
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Approved or eligible for approval under Section 12(2) of MHA 1983 and eligible for approval as AC
- Able to travel between hospital sites and work within the community. Ensuring that you are able to your commitments and respond to emergencies in an appropriate and timely manner
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
- Satisfactory DBS clearance.
Desirable criteria
- • Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Thornton
- Job title
- Care Group Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07815485647
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