Consultant Psychiatrist – Old Age – CMHT – London

About Us: Pulse is a leading recruitment agency specializing in healthcare, connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities across the United Kingdom. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Old Age Psychiatry for a temporary assignment in London.

Position Overview: As a Consultant Psychiatrist working within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in a Memory Clinic, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality psychiatric care to older adults. The successful candidate must possess Section 12 approval and have a strong background in Old Age Psychiatry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with complex mental health conditions in the Old Age Psychiatry field.
2. Providing comprehensive psychiatric care within the Community Mental Health Team, specifically in a Memory Clinic setting.
3. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of older adults.
4. Conducting risk assessments and managing the mental health of patients with a focus on dementia and related disorders.
5. Utilizing strong communication skills to liaise with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements:

1. Full GMC registration and license to practice in the UK.
2. CCT in Old Age Psychiatry or equivalent.
3. Section 12 approval.
4. Proven experience working in a Memory Clinic or similar setting.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Why Pulse?

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

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 Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.