Consultant Psychiatrist

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Monkwearmouth Hospital Town Sunderland Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

At CNTW we strive to provide the BEST CARE, delivered by the BEST PEOPLE, to achieve the BEST OUTCOME.

This is a community post working with an established community older adult mental health team serving the Sunderland area.

The consultant in post will work closely with the community team.

The post holder will provide senior expertise in assessment and treatment of older adults referred with psychiatric, behavioural concerns.

The Sunderland Community Mental health team is based at Monkwearmouth Hospital. The post holder will have good links with the other consultant colleagues within older adult services.

Currently there are 4 consultants, a specialty doctor working within Sunderland community in addition to current vacant post. There is another specialty Doctor working in the team in the short term.

There is access t o a comprehensive Multidisciplinary team :

• community nurses
• Occupational Therapist
• Team lead
• CCM

There will be opportunity for teaching, audit, and SPA activities.

• To provide medical assessment, diagnosis and formulation for patients with functional and cognitive illness referred to the Elderly care Community Mental Health Team in Sunderland patch.
• To assess and make recommendations under the Mental Health Act & fulfil the duties of Responsible Clinician as appropriate.
• To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service) for the provision of up to date, evidence based interventions for the patients under their…