Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults Psychiatry
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E13 8AP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9363-26-0208 |
Summary
To provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and medical management of patients, by delivering thefollowing interventions: Comprehensive psychiatric assessments, with development of care plans, taking into accountpatients capabilities, strengths and resilience Mental state examination Clinical diagnosis Initiation and reviews of pharmacological treatments To lead multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation and management of individuals risk. Physical health assessments Referrals to other services (medical referrals, diagnostic tests, forensic services) Liaison with GP, community and forensic services. Reviews of clinical progress and care plans Assessment of readiness for transfer to less restrictive setting and discharge planning. Safeguarding planning processes Consultation and liaison with families and carers. Liaison with the criminal justice system, police, Courts and probation when required for the careand management of patients. For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.