Consultant Psychiatrist - Older Adult Mental Health
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Weymouth, DT4 7TB |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7945196/152-ME3525A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking your next career opportunity in Older Adult Mental Health? We are delighted to invite applications for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our older adult community services based in the beautiful coastal town of Weymouth.
Join our team and benefit from up to £20,000 in recruitment & retention payments(both payments will be subject to deductions at source)
• £10,000 paid on appointment
• £10,000 paid on the anniversary of appointment
We can also provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are relocating to Dorset. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities & our excellent NHS benefits
As the consultant psychiatrist in older adult psychiatry, you will take part in the multi-disciplinary management of community referrals for those with both functional and organic illness. You'll provide consultant input into the OPMH multidisciplinary team in Weymouth and Portland.
You'll have dedicated time to help shape the strategic development within the care group across Dorset and there is a strong leadership structure across the organisation with the opportunity for regular input into meeting and developments. The service offers strong peer support alongside well-established and robust cross-cover arrangements.
For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Dr Antony Christopher, Consultant Psychiatrist & Older People’s Medical Lead; antony.christopher1@nhs.net
Everyday you’ll have the opportunity to make a long-lasting difference and the privilege of working with older people in the local community. You’ll encounter stimulating challenges and endless rewards; opportunities to create change and transform lives; teams fuelled by collaboration; and a culture that fosters innovation and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
You will have access to full time secretarial cover and adequate administrative time available to facilitate the smooth running of outpatient clinics and timely written communication with clinicians, referrers and patients. A designated office in Weymouth will also be provided.
You'll be offered the opportunity to participate in the county-wide consultant on-call rota, which attracts a 3% on call availability supplement plus 0.75 APA per week. The on-call frequency is approximately 1 in 21.
The post attracts 10 days per year of study leave and an annual study leave budget of up to £1000.
You will be a member of the Medical Advisory Committee which is the professional group for career grade doctors within the Trust. This committee meets bi-monthly and provides medical advice and support to management. You will be encouraged and supported in developing the appropriate management and leadership skills to fully participate in service developments.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking your next career opportunity in Older Adult Mental Health? We are delighted to invite applications for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our older adult community services based in the beautiful coastal town of Weymouth.
Join our team and benefit from up to £20,000 in recruitment & retention payments(both payments will be subject to deductions at source)
• £10,000 paid on appointment
• £10,000 paid on the anniversary of appointment
We can also provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are relocating to Dorset. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities & our excellent NHS benefits
As the consultant psychiatrist in older adult psychiatry, you will take part in the multi-disciplinary management of community referrals for those with both functional and organic illness. You'll provide consultant input into the OPMH multidisciplinary team in Weymouth and Portland.
You'll have dedicated time to help shape the strategic development within the care group across Dorset and there is a strong leadership structure across the organisation with the opportunity for regular input into meeting and developments. The service offers strong peer support alongside well-established and robust cross-cover arrangements.
For an informal discussion or to find out more, please contact Dr Antony Christopher, Consultant Psychiatrist & Older People’s Medical Lead; antony.christopher1@nhs.net
Everyday you’ll have the opportunity to make a long-lasting difference and the privilege of working with older people in the local community. You’ll encounter stimulating challenges and endless rewards; opportunities to create change and transform lives; teams fuelled by collaboration; and a culture that fosters innovation and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
You will have access to full time secretarial cover and adequate administrative time available to facilitate the smooth running of outpatient clinics and timely written communication with clinicians, referrers and patients. A designated office in Weymouth will also be provided.
You'll be offered the opportunity to participate in the county-wide consultant on-call rota, which attracts a 3% on call availability supplement plus 0.75 APA per week. The on-call frequency is approximately 1 in 21.
The post attracts 10 days per year of study leave and an annual study leave budget of up to £1000.
You will be a member of the Medical Advisory Committee which is the professional group for career grade doctors within the Trust. This committee meets bi-monthly and provides medical advice and support to management. You will be encouraged and supported in developing the appropriate management and leadership skills to fully participate in service developments.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026