Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Old Age Psychiatry - Fenland
The closing date is 23 April 2026
The successful candidate will work alongside community‑based colleagues to provide assessment and psychiatric treatment for older adults within the Fenland community across a largely rural area. The population of over‑65s in the Fenland area is approximately 25 000 of 113 064. In its entirety, the OPMH team had 912 referrals in the past 12 months. Not all referrals require the consultant to see them; many are managed by other staff in the community team. On average, the Fenland OPMH service receives 76 referrals per month, with approximately 9 for psychiatry outpatient and 36 for memory assessment.
Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum plus £40,000 Recruitment and Retention Premium (T&Cs apply).
Cambridgeshire offers a variety of recreational pursuits and stunning countryside, and a wide range of cultural activities, and is well connected via excellent road and rail links.
About us
CPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT please visit our website www.cpft.nhs.uk
Responsibilities
Clinical
* Lead the multidisciplinary team in providing excellent psychiatric care.
* Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
* Lead weekly MDT meetings and ensure prompt reviews of acutely unwell patients.
* Work closely with CRHTT OP, community teams and liaison services as patients move between these teams.
* Deliver evidence‑based treatments.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical records using EPR, SystmOne.
* Provide cross‑cover for consultant colleagues during annual & study leave to maintain continuous service.
Leadership & Management
* Provide clinical leadership for the Older Peoples Services at a time of considerable transition.
* Work with the Service Manager and Clinical Director to contribute to the management of Older Peoples Acute Care System.
* Contribute to the planning and further development of Older Peoples Mental Health Services and of the wider community service.
* Attend relevant meetings and support regional and national group involvement, subject to approval.
Teaching and Education
* Contribute to the psychiatry post‑graduate teaching programme and undergraduate medical curriculum.
* Support and train staff within the wider MDT.
* Participate in postgraduate teaching and continuing medical education activities.
* Mentor new consultants and help them find an appropriate peer group.
* CPD time incorporated into the job plan; study leave budget available for external CPD.
* Maintain good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists; Friday morning CPD sessions via Teams and afternoon activities such as journal club, case discussions and management meetings.
* Become educational supervisors for trainees as required.
Administration
* Work with CPFT to achieve agreed performance targets.
* Contribute to the collection and monitoring of clinical outcome data for service development and commissioning purposes.
* Participate in audits.
* Ensure patient information systems are used in accordance with service policies and guidance.
Research
* Support CPFT research endeavours; potential to act as principal investigator for clinical trials into dementia and other late‑life mental health disorders.
* Utilise local opportunities to develop other research interests.
Clinical Governance
* Act within locally and nationally agreed protocols and be actively involved in clinical governance within the service.
On‑call
* May opt to take part in consultant out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (currently approx. 1:25, Category A).
* Support from core and senior trainees; on‑call remunerated at 3% subject to monitoring.
* Covers old age and general adult; separate CAMHS rota exists.
Other duties
* Carry out other duties as may be assigned, with agreement, by the Trust.
* Expected to accept reasonable proposed changes that the Trust might make.
Accountability
* Accountable to the clinical director in the directorate (currently Dr Anna Forrest).
* Professional accountability to the Trust Board through the Trust Executive Medical Director.
Job Planning & Appraisal
* Required to take part in the Revalidation and annual appraisal process under the supervision of the Medical Director and Responsible Officer.
* Access to job planning and appraisal software for online submission.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
* S12/AC approved.
* CCT in relevant specialty; candidates with CESR or appropriate experience considered.
* Valid UK driving licence; willing and able to drive.
* MD or PhD.
* Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Experience
* Experience working in a community‑facing team.
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to requirements for UK CCT in Old Age.
* Experience of research and service development.
Characteristics
* Ability to work in a team.
* Understanding of service context within wider NHS developments; experience of developing services under changing environments and tight budgets.
* Effective teachers and trainers; guide own continuing education and training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required.
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