Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Mental Health & Early Intervention The closing date is 04 July 2026
Join us as a consultant psychiatrist in our newly transformed Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and early intervention in the heart of the UK. You'll lead a medical team, within a multi-professional service, and be at the forefront of community care that changes lives for people with severe and complex mental health conditions, including psychosis.
Based in our North Warwickshire CMHT, you'll provide dedicated consultant input for patients referred to the team, with the facility for rapid assessment, flexible review of complex patients and timely discharge in liaison with GPs.
Our recent transformation has led to greater integrated working between primary and specialist mental healthcare. Working alongside a neighbourhood lead, you will be aligned to a PCN or group of GP surgeries and will take the medical lead for the assessment and treatment patients. You'll build relationships with GPs and offer advice and play a role in triage and referral allocation for your place.
There are endless opportunities for your career here. As a Trust we are leading national studies on trauma and psychosis, and our growing research partnerships with local universities means plenty of opportunities to get involved in research. You'll also inspire the next generation of psychiatrists through supervision of career grade and resident doctors, with opportunities to get involved in teaching.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and new consultants, and we can offer relocation packages.
Main duties of the job The role of the consultant and their team is to provide assessment, diagnosis and supervision of treatment for community patients aged 17 to 65 who meet the criteria for the CMHT. This includes responsibility:
Diagnostic assessment particularly where there is diagnostic uncertainty or complexity
Assessment of risk of self-harm, harm to others or risk of neglect
Evaluating and giving advice on the interaction between physical/organic factors and other factors, including co-ordinating any necessary examination, investigation and referral as required
Taking a lead role in multidisciplinary reviews in keeping with care pathway requirements
Assessing the need for, initiating and reviewing the prescription of medication used to treat mental health problems, and monitoring progress and providing guidance to GPs about continued prescribing after discharge
Acting as the Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Supervised Community Treatment detained under the Mental Health Act, providing reports for and attending Tribunals and Managers' Hearings and ensuring appropriate 117 After-Care is in place for patients discharged from Section 3 or Section 37
Working in liaison with Acute and Inpatient consultants and teams over after-care and discharge plans for acute-care patients, especially for patients subject to Supervised Community Treatment
Ensuring that there is adequate liaison and communication with patients' Carers
Participating in Flexible Assertive Community Treatment model.
Qualifications
GMC registration and inclusion on the specialist register in Mental Health or Specialty Trainees within 6 months of completing CCT
A postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry e.g. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Eligible for Approved Clinician status and Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
Wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
Staff networks and support groups
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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