Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Liverpool

The role

A Consultant Psychiatrist will provide specialist care for patients over 65 with mental health disorders. The role involves inpatient and community-based care in a collaborative MDT setting.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive memory assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Lead medication reviews, risk assessments, and cognitive behavioral management strategies
• Collaborate with primary care teams, neurology departments, and care homes
• Provide clinical leadership within multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions
• Offer psychoeducation and support to carers and families
• Act as a Responsible Clinician (RC) under the Mental Health Act
• Participate in tribunals and capacity assessments
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors and specialty trainees

Required qualifications

• GMC registration with CCT in Old Age Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry with relevant experience
• Expertise in neurocognitive disorders, complex psychotropic medication management, and behavioral interventions
• Excellent ability to work with multi-agency teams including social services and dementia specialists

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme
• enhanced sick leave
• Flexible working options
• remote consultations
• Opportunities for leadership development
• research involvement

Before you apply

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About the company

Pulse is a recruitment company that focuses on the individual professional. They use expert recruitment consultants to find opportunities and support placements.