Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward)

Mersey Care; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health service provider in Liverpool is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their Older Adults Inpatients unit. The candidate will lead clinical care for older adults, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high standards of patient treatment and discharge planning. This full-time position is ideal for professionals with a medical degree and psychiatric training, aiming to significantly impact community mental health services.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical care to older adults.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with Mental Health Act and associated documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to older patients on Irwell ward.
• Manage treatment plans and ensure safe discharges.
• Lead ward rounds and document assessment outcomes.

Skills

Clinical care for older adults

Leadership and teamwork

Mental Health Act documentation

Education

Medical degree with psychiatric training

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward)

Join to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adults Inpatients (Irwell Ward) role at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist working for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust you will be responsible for ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to older adults requiring specialist inpatient care on Irwell ward.
• Complete assessments of new admissions, formulate treatment plans, and manage their treatment.
• Ensure safe discharges back to the community.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team, fostering positive working relationships.
• Complete ward rounds throughout the week, providing clear communication and documentation of assessment outcomes and management plans.
• Provide leadership and training to trainee doctors and medical students placed on Irwell ward.
• Take an active part in the clinical work of the team and lead the development of the service.
• Act as the Responsible Clinician for patients admitted to Irwell ward, including those detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Complete relevant Mental Health Act documentation and capacity assessments.

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and elsewhere. We offer specialist inpatient and community services, including high secure mental health facilities.

Contact

Name: Dr Andrew Kiridoshi
Job title: Associate Clinical Director
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time