Overview
Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist passionate about older adult mental health? Join the Dorset Memory Assessment Service (MAS) on a part time basis and provide expert assessment and advice to patients with cognitive disorders. Dorset Healthcare operates across multiple sites throughout the county. This post will be based in the East/West Dorset area, primarily at Wimborne, Wareham and Dorchester.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior medical input into the multidisciplinary team, including direct assessment of patients, advice, support and training to the MAS service.
- Supervise nurses and participate in the clinical governance of the service.
- Assist in developing and improving MAS services and contribute to service developments.
- Support staff supervision and contribute to a culture of high-quality care.
Team and Service Context
The MAS includes another part-time Consultant Psychiatrist who works solely within the service, supported by two Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), three Clinical Psychologists, and three Non-Medical Prescribers.
Location
This post will be based in the East/West Dorset area, primarily at Wimborne, Wareham and Dorchester.
Location and Contact for Queries
For questions and the opportunity to discuss the role please contact Dr Ranjeev Jaswal – Medical Lead MAS; ranjeev.jaswal@nhs.net
Benefits and Rewards
- £10,000 recruitment and retention payment, paid in monthly instalments during the first year of employment.
- Up to £10,000 relocation support if you’re moving to Dorset.
- Flexible working, excellent career development opportunities and the full range of NHS benefits.
- Part-time secretary support to assist with diaries and required correspondence.
Additional Information
As the consultant psychiatrist you will be encouraged and supported to develop management and leadership skills to participate in service developments. Dorset HealthCare offers an employability service to support individuals with application writing and interview skills. If you would like or know someone who would value this support, please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Application Guidance
For the main duties and responsibilities, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria in these documents by demonstrating how your experience and skills apply to this post.
AI Note
We understand that using AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. If you do use AI, it should enhance your application and not replace your personal input. If we suspect AI was used to create the supporting statement and it does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
Advert closes on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026
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