Job Opportunity: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Older Adult Mental Health Department in London.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and psychiatric expertise to the Older Adult Mental Health Department and Home Treatment Service.
Lead assessments and follow-ups for the most complex cases within the department.
Support and enhance community mental health services for older adults.
Actively contribute to the strategic direction and development of the service.
Assist the Service Manager in effective service management.
Conduct audits to improve service effectiveness and target outcomes.
Collaborate with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager on quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations.
Qualifications:
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
On the GMC Specialist Register, or within 3 months of completion.
Section 12(2) MHA approval or close to completion.
Benefits:
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Study leave.
Pension scheme.
Staff discounts, including options for purchasing and leasing new cars.
Next Steps:
If you are passionate about leading and enhancing community mental health services for older adults, we encourage you to apply today.
About Contigo Healthcare:
At Contigo Healthcare, we take a personalised and consultative approach to medical recruitment. We focus not just on matching qualifications and experience, but also on aligning the unique goals, values, and cultural fit of both our candidates and client organisations.
Visa support, if required.
CV assistance from our trained support team.
Help with flights, housing, removals, and school arrangements through our relocation team.
Airport transfers for your convenience.
For more information, please contact Sam Saleem at Sam@contigohealthcare.com

Contigo Healthcare is a London‑based specialist recruiter, connecting nurses, GPs, radiographers, anaesthetists and consultants with permanent and locum roles across the UK, Ireland and Middle East. We combine deep clinical expertise (Nursing, Locums, Radiology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics & more) with end‑to‑end support—candidate sourcing, vetting, payroll, compliance and 24/7 career coaching—to deliver fast, seamless placements. Built on integrity, quality and lasting partnerships, we adapt to your needs at every step.
Learn more at contigohealthcare.com or email info@contigohealthcare.com