Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health Team

We are recruiting a part-time Consultant Psychiatrists (6 sessions per week) to join our Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Aylesbury. Working alongside another consultant and multidisciplinary teams embedded in our CMHT, you will provide clinical leadership, direct patient care and contribute to the ongoing development of a modern model of community mental healthcare, providing recovery focused evidence-based treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness. Referrals are triaged and undergo initial assessment by the Mental Health Gateway (a Single Point of Access) which operates independently from the CMHT. We are currently also recruiting to new Intensive Case Management (ICM) positions which will be integrated into the CMHT. This role is ideally suited to clinicians who are passionate about improving outcomes for people with mental illness, reducing health inequalities and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.,

• Provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team.
• Responsibility for patients seen by you, together with those seen by medical staff directly supervised by you.
• With other consultants in the team, have responsibility for the clinical governance and service development of the team as clinical leads for the team. You will support the team to work in line with Core Clinical Standards.
• Assess new routine referrals (where indicated) from other agencies alongside other clinicians, provide consultations to non-medical clinicians and offer ongoing management for patients requiring longer term care.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies, in particular with liaison with staff from other teams to manage smooth and timely transfer into and out of the CMHT.
• Contribute to the collection of data as required by the Trust and other relevant agencies. This includes the timely recording of clinical activity data, and participation in clinical audit with appropriate administrative support.
  
  Oxford Health is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading mental health trusts, with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, research and medical leadership. We are committed to supporting our consultants through flexible working, high-quality professional development, research opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing., Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team