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• Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist for Adult Community Mental Health Service

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• Employer: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

• Location: Hounslow, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £113,565–£150,569 per annum.

• Employment type: Full-time.

• Work arrangement: Primarily on-site, with three days per week based at the Maidenhead office. Flexible working arrangements may be discussed.

• Overview: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership within its adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The successful candidate will deliver specialist psychiatric assessments and treatment, support patients with complex mental health needs, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, research and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level clinical leadership within the adult Community Mental Health Team.

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop appropriate treatment and care plans.

• Provide direct and consultative psychiatric input into patient management.

• Support initial psychiatric assessments through the Common Point of Entry (CPE) service.

• Undertake Mental Health Act responsibilities, including community-based assessments.

• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders (CTOs).

• Lead care planning through the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Liaise with GPs and primary care teams to ensure effective care pathways.

• Participate in clinical referral meetings and provide prescribing advice.

• Support medication management, including clozapine and depot treatments.

• Contribute to clinical service development, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Recognised medical degree and relevant specialist psychiatric qualifications.

• Current UK professional registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

• Specialist knowledge and experience in psychiatry.

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

• Strong understanding of the bio-psycho-social approach to mental healthcare.

• Ability to manage complex psychiatric cases and provide evidence-based treatment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Knowledge of clinical governance and patient-centred care.

• Experience in adult community mental health services is relevant to the role.

• A broad range of specialist or sub-specialist experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £113,565–£150,569.

• £15,000 recruitment premium for eligible external candidates.

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000, where applicable.

• Full-time employment within an established NHS mental health service.

• Opportunities for professional development and clinical leadership.

• Opportunities to participate in service transformation, research and development.

• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

• Flexible working options may be discussed.

• Opportunity to work within a Trust recognised for its outstanding CQC rating and Advanced Foundation Trust status.

• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants. Candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other applicants.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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