Consultant Psychiatrist - Older People Mental Health

Nhsayrshireandarran; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for Older People Mental Health. This role involves delivering comprehensive psychiatric care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and engaging in teaching activities. Applicants should hold Full GMC registration and have relevant experience in older adult psychiatry. A commitment to professional development and collaboration is essential. Flexible working options may be available.

Benefits

Support for continued professional development

Opportunity to obtain trainer status

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Experience or eligibility to act as RMO and AMP under the Mental Health (Scotland) Act.
• Background in older people psychiatry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for older adults.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in community and hospital settings.
• Participate in case discussions and clinical meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical leadership

Teaching and mentorship

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Full GMC registration and license to practise

Eligible for the Specialist Register (CCT or CESR)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist – Older People Mental Health – NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Overview

This 10‑PRA position involves comprehensive psychiatric care for patients over 65 years old, recruited through GP practices in Greenock, Port Glasgow and Kilmacolm. Work takes place in the Eastern Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership area (population ~8,500) and includes outpatient and inpatient duties. The role is based largely at the Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, with strong links to the integrated Community Mental Health Team at Crown House, Greenock.

Shift Pattern

Monday‑Friday 9:00–17:00, plus on‑call rota (1 in 25 non‑resident). Flexible and less‑than‑full‑time options may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessment, management and treatment for older adults (inpatient and outpatient).
• Provide clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams in both community and hospital settings.
• Participate in regular case discussions, senior clinician meetings and management reviews.
• Support the local Community Mental Health Team, collaborating with social workers, mental‑health officers and allied health professionals.
• Engage with teaching activities for medical students from Glasgow University.
• Possibly contribute to research and clinical audit projects within the service.
• Attend and lead clinical case conferences and training sessions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full GMC registration and license to practise.
• Eligible for the Specialist Register (CCT or CESR).
• Experience or eligibility to act as RMO and AMP under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003.
• Recognition of trainer status is expected; trainees (OPMH Inverclyde) are frequently appointed.
• Open to clinicians seeking higher trainer status with support.
• Background in older people psychiatry and experience with integrated care models is desirable.

Training & Development

• Opportunity to obtain and maintain trainer status.
• Support for continued professional development and teaching responsibilities.
• Involvement in medical student teaching and mentorship programmes.

EEO and Equality Statement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes a culture of inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. NHS Scotland encourages diversity across the workforce. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community and encourage applicants to highlight their transferable military skills.

Contact

Informal contact: Dr Ashley Fergie – CD OPMH

Interview date: 19/01/2026 (please confirm directly with the Recruitment Service). For further information, contact the Recruitment Service via the standard NHS portal.