Consultant Psychiatrist in Older People

Seward Lodge ward is similar to another functional unit for older people, Wren ward which is at Kingfisher Court. Wren ward had, between September 2024 to August 2025 (one year) 113 new admissions and 5 transfer in from other units. It discharged 85 patients and 33 were transferred out to other units. We expect a similar number of admissions to Seward Lodge. Most patients admitted on the functional ward will be under mental health act. The post holder will have a dedicated office on the ward and dedicated medical secretary. The post holder will be supported by trainee doctors. The post holder will be expected to be involved in the on‑call consultant rota and carry out Mental Health Act assessments.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will have a dedicated office on the ward and a dedicated medical secretary.
• The post holder will be supported by trainee doctors.
• The post holder will be expected to be involved in the on‑call consultant rota and carry out Mental Health Act assessments.
• Provide clinical care, RC responsibility and treatment for patients in Seward Lodge and supervise resident doctors.
• Ensure junior medical staff operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit promptly to the Information Department.
• Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures, including assessing competencies under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
• Participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• Attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• Maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and abide by professional codes of conduct.
• Participate annually in a job‑plan review with the clinical manager and relevant managers to ensure the post is developed to meet changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register in Old Age Psychiatry or achieved within six months.
• Relevant higher degree, e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• CCT in Psychiatry or inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry or achieved within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
• Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in old age psychiatry.
• Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
• Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within old age services in psychiatry.
• Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval.
• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participation in continuous professional development.
• Participation in research or service evaluation.
• Ability to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Active participation in clinical audit.
• Has a full valid driving licence and access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
• Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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