Branch: Lisburn Area (SEHSCT)
Location: Lagan Valley Hospital
Directorate: Medical & Dental
Functional Area: Psychiatry (Medical Staff)
Salary: (See job details)
Contract Type: Temporary
Opening date: 27/08/26
Closes:
Thu, 10 September 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Interview Dates: TBC Face to Face only - NO ONLINE ALTERNATIVE
Notes: This is a newly created temporary part-time post (0.3 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE)) for a period of up to 12 months in the first instance. The post holder will work with 2 consultant psychiatrists (0.9 WTE) to support the development and implementation of a ‘hospital at home’ model of acute psychiatric care alongside the restructuring of inpatient treatment and care for older people. The Acute Community Treatment for Older People Service (ACTOPS) will provide a safe and effective community-based alternative to inpatient admission for selected older people who would otherwise require hospital treatment. It will deliver specialist, multidisciplinary, consultant-led acute psychiatric treatment in the community for older people with functional mental illness and/or dementia.
Successful applicants have the opportunity to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of Flexible Working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations, what provisions are available depends on the role being undertaken. Find out more
