Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry

Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult Psychiatry

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Ready for your next career move in older adult mental health? We are pleased to invite applications for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our older adult community services based in the beautiful coastal town of Weymouth.

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 will provide consultant input into the OPMH multidisciplinary team in Weymouth and Portland.

You will 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

This post attracts our Enhanced Recruitment & Retention: A payment of £20,000 to be paid as two lump sums. The first £10,000 will be paid on appointment in the role & the remaining £10,000 will be made on the anniversary of the start date. Both payments will be subject to deductions  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 and our excellent NHS benefits.

The post attracts 10 days per year of study leave and an annual study leave budget of up to £1000.

For the opportunity to discuss the role or ask any questions you may have please do not hesitate to contact Dr Antony Christopher, Consultant Psychiatrist & Older People s Medical Lead;

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 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.

Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview.

At Dorset Health Care 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…