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An opportunity is available for a Psychiatry – Old Age Specialist Registrar to join a supportive multidisciplinary service providing high-quality mental health care to older adults. The post offers varied clinical experience across inpatient, community and liaison settings, with opportunities to develop expertise in the assessment and management of complex psychiatric presentations in later life.

The successful candidate will undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate diagnoses and develop individualised treatment plans in collaboration with patients, carers and colleagues. Responsibilities will include managing acute and ongoing mental health conditions, reviewing medication, assessing mental capacity and risk, contributing to safeguarding processes, and supporting effective discharge planning. You will work closely with medical, nursing, psychological, occupational therapy and social care professionals to ensure care is coordinated and person-centred.

You will participate in clinical reviews, case discussions, multidisciplinary meetings, outpatient clinics and, where required, urgent assessments. The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical records, preparing reports, communicating with primary care and other agencies, and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You may be expected to support the education and supervision of junior doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Applicants should hold full registration with the General Medical Council and have suitable experience in psychiatry, ideally including old age psychiatry or a related specialty. You must have the skills to assess and manage patients presenting with dementia, depression, psychosis, delirium and other complex mental health needs. Experience of multidisciplinary working, risk assessment, mental health legislation and the principles of recovery-focused care is essential.

The post requires excellent communication, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment. You should demonstrate compassion, professionalism, reliability and a commitment to equality, inclusion and continuous learning. Participation in the relevant on-call rota may be required, alongside compliance with professional standards, local policies and mandatory training requirements.