QR Code Consultant in Community Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Psychiatry inMinehead inMinehead PUBLISHED TUE 11 MAR 2025

Band Consultant: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

CASELOAD DEMENTIA HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH NHS ON-CALL WEEKEND
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on improving the mental health of older adults.
Involvement in comprehensive community care, providing holistic treatment that integrates physical and mental health.
Potential for career development through participation in peer supervision and identifying personal development areas.
Support from a structured rota with no compulsory out-of-hours duties, promoting work-life balance.
Ability to provide visible clinical leadership, shaping the quality and delivery of mental health services within the community.
Engagement in both assessment and treatment of a diverse client population, including those with varying levels of dementia and mental health needs.
Access to a wide patient network in a scenic location, enhancing job satisfaction and quality of life.
Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Persons Mental Health and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our community’s elderly. This permanent, full-time role is based in beautiful Minehead, covering the picturesque Taunton and Exmoor areas. Designed with work-life balance in mind, you’ll benefit from a 1 in 12 on-call rota that allows you to focus on providing compassionate care to older adults with mental health needs.

In this fulfilling position, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatments within the community. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth transitions for patients, forging close collaborations with other healthcare professionals, including GPs and nursing teams. Dedicated to professional development, you'll engage in peer supervision and continuous learning, helping to shape the future of mental health care while nurturing your own career growth. If you’re passionate about enhancing the quality of life for older adults, we invite you to bring your expertise and heartfelt compassion to our team!
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on improving the mental health of older adults.
Involvement in comprehensive community care, providing holistic treatment that integrates physical and mental health.
Potential for career development through participation in peer supervision and identifying personal development areas.
Support from a structured rota with no compulsory out-of-hours duties, promoting work-life balance.
Ability to provide visible clinical leadership, shaping the quality and delivery of mental health services within the community.
Engagement in both assessment and treatment of a diverse client population, including those with varying levels of dementia and mental health needs.
Access to a wide patient network in a scenic location, enhancing job satisfaction and quality of life.
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