Job summaryThe successful candidate will provide consultant oversight and psychiatric treatment for 22 beds for patients with primarily functional illness on the Maples. It is anticipated that the job plan will include the opportunity to develop special interest such as teaching or research.
Maples is a 22 bedded ward, staffed as a single unit but patients with functional and organic illness are managed in two fully separate areas (8 beds for dementia, 14 beds for functional).Both the wards now provide care for functional patients and organic patients are admitted to Denbeigh ward, Cambridge.
The ward is supported by a full MDT including access to OT, OTAs, psychology, physiotherapy and SALT. The ward is supported by a full time SAS Dr, sometimes ST and two junior drs. The post holder will be expected to be a clinical supervisor for the specialty trainee and development as an educational supervisor is encouraged. There is also a robust and effective discharge planning team. One of the CPFT community geriatricians visits the ward one morning per week and all the community physical health teams are available to support the ward.
The successful post holder will work closely with the CRHTT OP based at the Cavell providing cross cover when needed. The CRHTT OP comprises a team leader, a consultant psychiatrist, a dementia nurse specialist, 10 CPNs, and 3.5 support workers. The team covers the North of the Trust area including Peterborough, Huntingdon and Fenland.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will provide excellent psychiatric care taking responsibility for 22 beds for Older Adults on the Maples Unit in Peterborough.
The job plan is flexible to take account of clinical and professional interests and time is available within the job plan for suitably qualified and motivated individuals to develop interests such as teaching and research.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues in the CRHTT OP, community teams and liaison services for older people to provide a seamless pathway.
About usCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted: 21 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 310-MED-7821314-B
Job locations: Cavell Centre, 506 Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain duties
The Consultant Post
Clinical
To provide excellent psychiatric care for Older Adults within the designated inpatient area and to provide clinical leadership to other mental health professionals
To develop & deliver high quality mental health services within an integrated community model
To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans for patients with complex psychiatric and psychological co-morbidity open to the wider MDT and to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues to ensure high quality, integrated care for patients
To deliver evidence-based treatments
To make accurate diagnoses and record these appropriately
To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
To partake in providing cross cover for consultant colleagues for annual & study leave in order to maintain continuous service
Administration
Work with CPFT to achieve agreed performance targets.
Contribute to the collection and monitoring of clinical outcome data for service development and commissioning purposes.
Participate in audit
Participate in the administration of patient information systems and ensure that data are entered in accordance with service policies and guidance.
Work in accordance with Trust and service policies and guidelines.
Management
To manage and provide training and supervision for psychiatry trainees and specialty doctors
Work with the Service Manager and Clinical Director to contribute to the management of Older Peoples Inpatient Services
To contribute to the planning and further development of Older Peoples Mental Health Services and of the wider community services across both areas
To attend meetings, relevant to the interests of the service
Teaching/Education
Contribute to the psychiatry teaching programme for Cambridge undergraduate medical students
Contribute to the training and support of staff in within the wider MDT
Provide professional supervision and training for junior medical staff.
Contribute to postgraduate teaching as well as to continuing medical education activities.
Maintain CPD activities.
Research
The post-holder is expected to support the broader CPFT research endeavour where possible. It is anticipated that funding would become available for the right applicant to become involved in research, potentially acting as a principal investigator for clinical trials into dementia and other late life mental health disorders and supporting the aim of making research opportunities accessible to older adults outside the Cambridge area.
Leadership
To provide clinical leadership for the Older Peoples Mental Health Services at a time of considerable transition and to work to develop excellent integrated pathways
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will be aware of, and act within, locally and nationally agreed protocols and actively involved in clinical governance within the service.
Accountability
The post holder will be accountable to Clinical Director of the Older Peoples Directorate. Professional accountability is to the Trust Board through the Trust Medical Director.
Job Planning & Appraisal
Job Plans are reviewed annually, usually with the Clinical Director. Consultants are required to take part in the annual appraisal process under the supervision of the Medical Director. Consultants are also encouraged to arrange a suitable mentor.
On-call
Participate in the CPFT North consultant psychiatry on-call rota (Category A).
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain duties
The Consultant Post
Clinical
To provide excellent psychiatric care for Older Adults within the designated inpatient area and to provide clinical leadership to other mental health professionals
To develop & deliver high quality mental health services within an integrated community model
To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans for patients with complex psychiatric and psychological co-morbidity open to the wider MDT and to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues to ensure high quality, integrated care for patients
To deliver evidence-based treatments
To make accurate diagnoses and record these appropriately
To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
To partake in providing cross cover for consultant colleagues for annual & study leave in order to maintain continuous service
Administration
Work with CPFT to achieve agreed performance targets.
Contribute to the collection and monitoring of clinical outcome data for service development and commissioning purposes.
Participate in audit
Participate in the administration of patient information systems and ensure that data are entered in accordance with service policies and guidance.
Work in accordance with Trust and service policies and guidelines.
Management
To manage and provide training and supervision for psychiatry trainees and specialty doctors
Work with the Service Manager and Clinical Director to contribute to the management of Older Peoples Inpatient Services
To contribute to the planning and further development of Older Peoples Mental Health Services and of the wider community services across both areas
To attend meetings, relevant to the interests of the service
Teaching/Education
Contribute to the psychiatry teaching programme for Cambridge undergraduate medical students
Contribute to the training and support of staff in within the wider MDT
Provide professional supervision and training for junior medical staff.
Contribute to postgraduate teaching as well as to continuing medical education activities.
Maintain CPD activities.
Research
The post-holder is expected to support the broader CPFT research endeavour where possible. It is anticipated that funding would become available for the right applicant to become involved in research, potentially acting as a principal investigator for clinical trials into dementia and other late life mental health disorders and supporting the aim of making research opportunities accessible to older adults outside the Cambridge area.
Leadership
To provide clinical leadership for the Older Peoples Mental Health Services at a time of considerable transition and to work to develop excellent integrated pathways
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will be aware of, and act within, locally and nationally agreed protocols and actively involved in clinical governance within the service.
Accountability
The post holder will be accountable to Clinical Director of the Older Peoples Directorate. Professional accountability is to the Trust Board through the Trust Medical Director.
Job Planning & Appraisal
Job Plans are reviewed annually, usually with the Clinical Director. Consultants are required to take part in the annual appraisal process under the supervision of the Medical Director. Consultants are also encouraged to arrange a suitable mentor.
On-call
Participate in the CPFT North consultant psychiatry on-call rota (Category A).
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration and license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Approved Clinician Status or eligible to attend training.
- MRCPsych or equivalent
DesirableEntry criteria for the gradeEssential- Specialty Registration in specialty
- CCT in relevant specialty or within 6 months of attainment of Higher Training CCT at time of interview.
- Shall have equivalent experience and competencies recognised by GMC
ExperienceEssential- Proven experience of good working relationships
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of teaching and supervision of doctors in training.
Desirable- Publications in the field of psychiatry
- Experience of crisis and home treatment work.
Skills/Ability/KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health.
- Decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Management skills.
- Ability to take a clinical lead.
- Able and willing to represent department at Trust wide meetings.
- Able to work and build relationships with others.
- Ability to travel
Qualities/AttributesEssential- Able to demonstrate reflective practice.
- Approachable and flexible.
- Reliable
- Ability to demonstrate/develop and understanding of service within the wider context of NHS Mental Health Services and PCTs.
Desirable- Experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment within tight budgetary restraints
EqualityEssential- Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities.
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration and license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Approved Clinician Status or eligible to attend training.
- MRCPsych or equivalent
DesirableEntry criteria for the gradeEssential- Specialty Registration in specialty
- CCT in relevant specialty or within 6 months of attainment of Higher Training CCT at time of interview.
- Shall have equivalent experience and competencies recognised by GMC
ExperienceEssential- Proven experience of good working relationships
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of teaching and supervision of doctors in training.
Desirable- Publications in the field of psychiatry
- Experience of crisis and home treatment work.
Skills/Ability/KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health.
- Decision-making and problem solving skills.
- Management skills.
- Ability to take a clinical lead.
- Able and willing to represent department at Trust wide meetings.
- Able to work and build relationships with others.
- Ability to travel
Qualities/AttributesEssential- Able to demonstrate reflective practice.
- Approachable and flexible.
- Reliable
- Ability to demonstrate/develop and understanding of service within the wider context of NHS Mental Health Services and PCTs.
Desirable- Experience of developing services in a constantly changing environment within tight budgetary restraints
EqualityEssential- Demonstrate understanding of acceptance and commitment to the principles underlying equal opportunities.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cavell Centre, 506 Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Director
Anna Forrest
anna.forrest@cpft.nhs.uk
