Consultant Psychiatrist Community Recovery Team South

Overview

In this role you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and medical management for patients across inpatient and community settings, supporting continuity of care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You will lead assessments, safety planning and care formulation, while liaising with GPs, forensic services and families. The post offers a rare continuity-model opportunity to impact both hospital and community care. You will work within a values-driven Trust focused on care, respect and inclusivity.

Pay / Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary (113,565 to 150,569 per year)
• Full-time posting

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop care plans
• Lead multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation and risk management
• Oversee initiation and reviews of pharmacological treatments
• Perform physical health assessments and monitor clinical progress
• Coordinate referrals to medical, diagnostic, forensic services and other teams
• Liaise with GP, community, forensic services and criminal justice system as required
• Assess readiness for transfer to less restricted settings and discharge planning
• Oversee safeguarding processes and family/carer liaison

Key requirements

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months (older adult or dual older adult/adult)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Desirable: qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent clinical judgment with bio-psycho-social perspective
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Wide medical knowledge across acute and older adult mental health
• Knowledge of mental health and capacity law (MCA 2005)
• Understanding of social care structures relevant to older adults

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