Consultant Psychiatrist — Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior clinical advice and support to triage, MDT, and regular team meetings

• Ensure timely review and response to referrals

• Undertake assessments of new patients and provide supervision to junior clinicians

• Manage and review complex cases, ensuring appropriate care packages are in place

• Undertake domiciliary visits and emergency assessments

• Carry out Mental Health Act-related responsibilities

• Support GPs and primary care clinicians with advice and joint management where needed

• Liaise closely with wards, CRHTT, Psychiatric Liaison, AMHP, Forensic Services, and voluntary sector partners to facilitate admissions, discharges, and recovery-focused care

• Monitor caseloads to ensure safe practice and effective patient flow

Requirements:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

• Approved Clinician (AC) status

• Experience working within community adult psychiatry