Consultant in Community Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Psychiatry
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust · Taunton, TA2 7AU
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Persons Mental Health to join our well established Community Mental Health Team
Base: Taunton area Community Mental Health Teams (with wider Taunton & West Somerset coverage)
Contract Type: Permanent
Contracted Hours: 10 PAs per week 7.5 DCC +2.5 SPA for first 12 months, then 8.5/1.5 split - Part time and job share applicants will be considered
Additional PAs: Additional 1 SPA available for enhanced role Teaching/Research/Management
Working Pattern: This is a 1 in 12 rota operating 5pm to 9am on weekdays; at weekends the rota operates from 9am on Saturday morning to 9am on Monday morning.
Out of Hours/ On Call: There are no compulsory out of hours duties as part of this role and the post holder can opt to join the senior out-of-hours on-call rota subject to availability, please review job description for further information
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment delivering high quality care to older adults with complex mental health needs and provides the opportunity to work across a varied and rewarding patch, combining urban, rural, and coastal communities.
You will join a friendly, forward thinking service committed to innovation, patient centred care, and supporting consultant wellbeing.
We look forward to receiving your application
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