Consultant Psychiatrist - Nth Kingston (IRH)

The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist for theNorth Kingston IRH (Integrated Recovery Hub)This is an established post.The vacancy has arisen because ofthe substantive postholders reducing their PA's. This position is working in North Kingston IRH (generic CMHT) . This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this well-functioning dynamic team with a strong clinical leadership. North Kingston IRH is a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that embraces the challenges of our diverse community. Team members work in a psychologically informed environment performing a variety of tasks according to skills and ability. The team is motivated to work on ways to improve the quality of the service, developing and carrying out quality improvement projects; strive to offer the best possible care and enabling patients and carers to pursue recovery. The team works closely with social care, housing agencies and substance misuse services. The postholder will provide medical leadership toNorth Kingston IRH.The Consultant will work closely with both Team Manager and other consultant colleagues to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service that meets the Trust's Key Performance Indicators. The Consultant will carry overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, initiation of medication, and the recovery focused care delivered by the team. Where problems arise, the Consultant will be afforded robust support by their Team Manager, Associate Clinical Director, and the Clinical Director and where necessary the Medical Director and Chief Executive.,

• Medical leadership, working in the multi-disciplinary team and working closely with, and providing cross-cover to other Consultant Psychiatrists within their borough or service line.
• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, initiation of medication, and the recovery focused care delivered by the Team
• Availability within normal working hours during the working week for urgent review and management including formal Mental Health Act assessments.
• Domiciliary visits as required.
• Providing cross-cover for the Consultant colleagues where necessary.
• Management of complex cases.
• Allocation of resources, in collaboration with the team manager, to service users and carers.
• Ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient, safe and recovery focused mental health care.
• Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working with social care, statutory and voluntary and third sector partners.
  
  We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.