Job Summary
Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist ardent about promoting the dignity of patients (aged 13 and above) experiencing a psychiatric emergency? If so, a rare opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Department Psychiatric services.
You'll work closely with staff in Oxford University Hospital’s Emergency Departments to provide equitable access to psychiatric assessment, contribute to avoiding unnecessary admissions, and support timely discharges in line with national and regional targets.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team.
* Take responsibility for patients seen by yourself and supervised medical staff.
* Advise on patients aged 16 years and older; CAMHS professionals are consulted for under‑16 cases.
* Offer oversight and post‑hoc feedback to on‑call medical staff working in EDPS.
* Provide senior clinical advice to non‑medically qualified clinical staff and review patients if necessary.
* Manage complex patients with significant risks of harm, exercising appropriate risk‑taking when necessary.
* Undertake Mental Health Act assessments in‑person, travelling to Horton Hospital as required.
* Contribute to MDT meetings across the system, including risk panels, discharge planning, and community multi‑professional meetings.
Qualifications (Essential)
* Medical degree.
* Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
* Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT) as an adult or liaison psychiatrist.
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification.
* Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/Approved Clinician.
* Experience of clinical work in liaison psychiatry or emergency psychiatry (e.g. CRHTT) at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level.
* Excellent working knowledge and experience of the Mental Health Act application.
* Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry.
* Leadership skills and commitment to fostering a respectful, fair, supportive, and compassionate team culture.
* Ability to manage complex workloads and support others.
* Consultation skills for services, teams, and individuals.
* Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary setting and with service users on service development.
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Higher degree such as MD or PhD.
* Additional clinical qualifications.
* In good standing with GMC and RCPsych regarding warnings, conditions, and CPD.
* Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health.
* Experience of working at consultant level in a general hospital environment.
* Formal leadership and management training.
* Experience of team/service leadership and organisational development work.
* Project management ability.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression.
* Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development.
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days with continuous service.
* NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Lease car scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Mental Health First Aiders.
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists apply).
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Oxford Health NHS Trust
EDPS, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU
Website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Job Details
Grade: Consultant (Permanent, Part‑time)
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (participates in Oxfordshire adult rota)
Posting Date: 30 December 2025
Locations: EDPS, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU and John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU
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