An NHS Trust in London is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Old Age Community Mental Health Team. This role focuses on providing specialist psychiatric care to elderly patients experiencing mental health conditions, including dementia and late-life depression. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary discussions, develop treatment plans, and contribute to service improvements for older adults in community settings. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist with expertise in Old Age Psychiatry, offering a competitive salary, career progression, and visa sponsorship for international applicants.
Job Details: Consultant – Old Age Psychiatry (Community)
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of older adults with complex mental health conditions. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, leading clinical decisions, and supporting the development of NHS mental health services for elderly patients.
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Specialty: Old Age Psychiatry – Community Mental Health
- Grade: Consultant
- Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (2024/25)
- Contract Type: Substantive / Fixed-Term (Approved)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Consultant Grade Experience: Minimum 6–7 years post-internship/foundation training
- Specialty Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Old Age Psychiatry
- Qualifications: Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCS, MRCPsych, FRCR, etc.)
- Legal Requirement: Section 12 approved or eligible (Mental Health Act)
- Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Language Requirement: IELTS (minimum 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each section) or OET (Grade B)
Why Join?
- Work in a leading NHS mental health service with a specialist team
- Visa sponsorship & relocation support for international candidates
- Competitive salary & excellent career progression opportunities
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership roles