Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults (Dementia & Eating Disorders)

We are recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults to join a specialist inpatient service in Batley, supporting patients with dementia and functional mental health disorders.

This role is based on a 16 bed male ward (10 dementia beds, 6 functional disorders), working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Many patients are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Benefits:

• £146,719 per annum
• Flexible working options
• Funded CPD and study leave
• Private healthcare and benefits package
• Pension scheme and career development support
• On-site parking, meals, and full admin support

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act (1983)
• Lead ward rounds, risk assessments, and care planning
• Provide psychiatric input to the MDT on assessment and treatment
• Support admissions, including pre-admission assessments
• Maintain a therapeutic and recovery-focused ward environment

Requirements:

• CCT (or equivalent) in Older Adult Psychiatry, or General Adult Psychiatry with older adult experience
• GMC registration with licence to practise
• Eligibility to act as Responsible Clinician

How to Apply

To discuss this post further or register your interest, please contact Connor on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed). Connor can connect you to the service, advise on commute and relocation, and answer any questions about the role or similar opportunities in the area.

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