NHS

Specialty Doctor in Older Adult Psychiatry - Spalding

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Pinchbeck, SpaldingView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

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Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will work as a senior doctor in a community mental health team, seeing older adults with mental health problems. The role includes assessments, treatment planning and supporting patients at home. It suits doctors with psychiatry experience who enjoy multidisciplinary teamwork.

What you'll need

Full GMC registration and a licence to practise medicine in the UK
Qualified as a doctor and have completed core psychiatry training
Experience working with older adult patients, preferably in mental health
Able to work well within a multidisciplinary team
Good communication skills and a patient‑focused attitude

How to boost your chances

Make sure your CV highlights any older adult psychiatry work
Check your GMC registration is current before you apply
Prepare examples of teamwork and patient care for the interview
Read recent UK guidelines on dementia and late‑life mental health
Ask a senior psychiatrist for a reference who knows your work

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Job description

Job overview Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) is rated as an outstandingly well-led Trust by the CQC and is committed to innovation and transformation. To bolster our efforts and continue to provide high quality, patient focussed services, we are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join the Older Adults Community Mental Health (CMHT) team based in Spalding. We are looking for a doctor who is passionate and committed to the development of older adult psychiatry, who is able to supp…