Consultant Psychiatrist OA Memory Clinic

Consultant Psychiatrist OA Memory Clinic

The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join our established multidisciplinary team at the Memory Clinic on Coltman Street, Hull.

The service provides memory assessments and diagnostics for the local population of Hull and East Yorkshire, commissioned by the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. This role involves assessment and diagnostic services only, with nurse prescribers also prescribing cognitive enhancers alongside the Consultant Psychiatrist.

The team collaborates across nursing, occupational therapy, and neuropsychology disciplines.

While based in Hull, flexible and remote working arrangements can be negotiated.

Main duties of the job

This key position involves delivering multidisciplinary memory services to older adults across Hull and the East Riding. The post holder will be responsible for diagnosing complex cases, formulating treatment plans, prescribing cognitive enhancers, reviewing CT scan results, and liaising with GPs regarding physical health issues. The role includes working with nursing and neuropsychology services to provide assessment services.

The post requires holding or obtaining and maintaining S12 (2) and Responsible and Approved Clinician status for on-call commitments, which occur approximately once every 7.5 days on a rota covering older people and learning disabilities.

About us

We are an award-winning, CQC-rated good health and social care trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East, and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website.

Our trust is forward-thinking and committed to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in their skills to ensure outstanding care delivery.

We are proud to score above or equal to NHS benchmarks in staff experience and are dedicated to improving the NHS working environment. We promote diversity and equality and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We offer flexible working options to support work-life balance, including discussions on alternative arrangements.

Our benefits include enhanced leave, health and wellbeing support, and affordable living options in the region.

Find out more and search for live jobs.

Job responsibilities

The post requires approval as a Responsible Clinician or willingness to undertake training for Section 12(2) of the MHA, with renewal as per procedures. The ability to commute within the trust area is essential. Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management
• Additional clinical qualifications or endorsements

Eligibility

• GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of appointment
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of registration
• Approved Clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months
• Compliance with GMC standards regarding warnings and conditions

Academic and professional skills

• Ability to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
• Leadership and team-working skills
• Commitment to shared leadership and collaborative improvement
• Participation in CPD, research, and service evaluation
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement
• Evidence of educational, research, and clinical achievements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975).

Full-time, flexible, home, or remote working options available.