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• Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry (Harness Community Mental Health Team).

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• Employer: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL).

• Location: Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, Central Way, London, NW10 7NS, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £113,565 – £150,569 per annum, plus London weighting of £2,162 per annum (pro rata).

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site, 10 sessions per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level psychiatric care and take clinical responsibility for an allocated caseload of service users.

• Act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for patients under the care of the Community Mental Health Team.

• Conduct psychiatric assessments of new patients and supervise assessments undertaken by other team members.

• Develop, review and implement appropriate treatment and care plans for patients with complex mental health needs.

• Participate fully in multidisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.

• Monitor patient caseloads to ensure appropriate care packages, timely reviews and effective discharge planning.

• Conduct home visits to assess and provide treatment to patients within the community.

• Carry out urgent and emergency domiciliary assessments when required.

• Provide psychiatric assessments for patients experiencing mental health crises, including occasional cases outside the borough.

• Liaise with inpatient wards to support admission and discharge arrangements.

• Work closely with Home Treatment Teams, Psychiatric Liaison Services, Approved Mental Health Professional services and Forensic Services.

• Provide professional supervision, mentoring and support to junior doctors and other medical staff.

• Participate in clinical audits, research projects and clinical governance activities.

• Contribute to service planning, development and improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure timely documentation of patient activities.

• Participate in consultant appraisals, continuing professional development and annual job plan reviews.

Requirements

• MBBS or an equivalent recognised medical qualification.

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), including a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion within six months.

• Approved Clinician status or the ability to obtain it within three months of appointment.

• Section 12 approval or the ability to obtain approval within three months of appointment.

• Excellent knowledge and clinical expertise in General Adult Psychiatry.

• Strong understanding of the biopsychosocial approach to psychiatric assessment and treatment.

• Ability to manage complex clinical situations and make sound decisions under uncertainty.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to make evidence-based clinical decisions while considering contributions from other healthcare professionals.

• Understanding of responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).

• Ability to provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional guidance.

• Experience in community mental health services is desirable.

• MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists is desirable.

• Additional qualifications or higher degrees in medical education, clinical research or management are advantageous.

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569.

• Additional London weighting of £2,162 per annum, pro rata.

• Permanent, full-time consultant appointment.

• Generous relocation package, subject to eligibility assessment.

• Flexible working options, including bank assignments for eligible roles.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing medical education.

• Access to internal CPD programmes, lectures and professional seminars.

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical and managerial professionals.

• Supportive working environment within an established community mental health service.

• Opportunities to participate in clinical research, audits and service improvement projects.

• Opportunities to contribute to the development of integrated and personalised mental healthcare.

• Access to staff wellbeing and reward programmes.

How to Apply;

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