Consultant in Adult/OP Mental Health (OP MH)
Closing date: 18 June 2026
This is a whole time (10 PA) Consultant Psychiatrist post within the Acute Care Pathway in Adult Mental Health Services, with on call duties. The post-holder will provide consultant input into the All Age Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team.
The Crisis and Home Treatment team receives urgent referrals from GPs, other professional referrers, and referrals from patients or carers (with patient consent). The team receives about 60–100 urgent referrals per month, which are triaged and initially assessed as necessary by nurses. A crisis response is maintained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; from October 2026 the service will offer 24/7 open access.
The Home Treatment provision operates between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week. The caseload size of active patients is usually about 20–30 cases. Although not fully integrated, the team works closely with the Local Authority and Third Sector partners, ensuring the social care needs of people with mental disorder are met.
The post-holder will be available to provide senior clinical supervision and assessment and give telephone or email advice to Primary Care physicians regarding the management of patients with mental health problems in urgent or emergency situations, as appropriate. The average number of urgent or emergency referrals per month is 65.
Main duties of the job
Principal clinical duties
* Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, providing consultant clinical input to the triage team and crisis assessment service, including face‑to‑face assessment for complex urgent community cases of adults of working age.
* Ensure timely and tailored clinical care for patients, reviewing and managing care within the 4‑bed Crisis House (Haven House) and during Home Treatment provision.
* Respond flexibly and promptly to the needs of patients, carers, and team members, offering advice and supervision as necessary.
* Operate within a district‑wide service with no personal caseload but with rapid throughput of patients, requiring prompt and flexible decision‑making.
Qualifications
* Full registration with the GMC.
* Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Adult Psychiatry or a trainee within six months of completing their CCT (may hold a CCT in either Adult Psychiatry or Older Adult Psychiatry or Dual Accreditation).
* MRC Psych or equivalent higher qualification.
* Higher Specialist Training in Adult Psychiatry (e.g., SpR scheme), MD, Management qualification, or other professional qualification (e.g., CBT, PSI, CAT).
* Endorsement in sub‑specialty.
Experience
* Previous experience within General Adult Psychiatry.
* Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings.
* Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
* Prior experience working as a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry.
* Evidence of development of a special interest and proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
* Other special interest or expertise relevant to the post.
Communication Skills
* Demonstrable written and spoken English skills equivalent to effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues; evidence may be provided through undergraduate training or IELTS scores (overall 7.5, speaking 7.5, reading 7.5, writing 7.5) within 24 months.
* Clinical supervision experience or skills, with potential for a leadership role emphasizing quality, clinical standards, and service improvement.
* Approval under Section 12(2) of the MHA 1983 and eligibility for AC approval.
* Ability to manage complex situations, lead people in difficult circumstances, and resolve disagreements.
* Effective communication in all arenas.
* Translation of policy into practice.
* Meeting clear performance targets and indicators with minimal supervision.
* Negotiating, shaping, and influencing local service development involving partner agencies and stakeholders.
* Motivation, empowerment, and leadership of others to achieve objectives.
* Assimilation of information, analysis of data, triangulation of themes, and presentation to others.
* Travel between hospital sites and community work, responding promptly to emergencies.
* Occupational health clearance for the role specified.
* Eligibility to reside and work in the UK.
* Satisfactory DBS clearance.
* Training or mentoring of junior staff, enthusiasm for education.
* Qualification in Medical Education.
* Access to transport and ability to travel within the required geographical area.
* Experience of service redesign.
* Financial and budgetary management experience.
* Expertise in investigations, determining outcomes, and producing recommendations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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