At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead crisis care for older adults and provide specialist psychiatric support.
- Company: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, dedicated to mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for impactful work with a focus on safety and empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults facing mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: GMC registration, approved clinician status, and commitment to professional conduct.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Lead specialist crisis care for older adults with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough.
Apply psychiatric expertise across multidisciplinary community services.
This Consultant Psychiatrist post supports the Older Adults Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team and Dementia Intensive Support Service.
Based at The Cavell Centre, the role provides specialist assessment and intensive support for acute mental health crises, complex needs, and deteriorating wellbeing.
Care is short term and focused on safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical and operational development of the service
- Manage complex, high-risk patients using evidence-based interventions
- Coordinate care with patients, carers, colleagues, and agencies
- Complete clinical audit, outcome measures, and quality improvement
- Provide teaching, supervision, and training across disciplines
Requirements
- General Medical Council professional registration
- Approved Clinician and Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval
- Commitment to professional codes of conduct
- Ability to travel between Trust sites and community contacts
- Compliance with Trust policies, NICE standards, and procedures
Use compassionate clinical leadership, psychiatric expertise, and coordinated care to support older adults through mental health crises.
Old Age Consultant Psychiatrist CRHTT in Peterborough employer: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our modern facilities in Peterborough, including an on-site café, enhance the work experience while our commitment to evidence-based care ensures that staff nurses have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of service users. We offer robust professional development opportunities, a collaborative multidisciplinary team culture, and a focus on employee well-being, making us an ideal choice for those seeking a rewarding career in mental health nursing.
Contact Details:
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
