Consultant Psychiatrist, Chiltern Crisis Resolution

Overview

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in crisis mental health care? Join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) and provide senior medical leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team.About the Role:

As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead clinical care and provide expert medical input within the Crisis team. You will have direct responsibility for your own patients and oversight of patients managed by medical staff under your supervision.About the Team:

The CRHTT, operational since January 2020, delivers home treatment and supports early discharge from inpatient services. The team collaborates closely with inpatient wards, community teams, inpatient social work services, and the Patient Flow Transformation lead. Our service currently manages up to 25 service users at a time, in line with the CORE CRT Fidelity scale, supported by a full-time consultant psychiatrist and specialty doctor.What We Offer:£15,000 recruitment bonusRelocation allowance* of up to £8,000A supportive and integrated multidisciplinary environmentThe opportunity to lead and shape crisis care in your community*If eligibility criteria is metIf you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a pioneering crisis mental health service, apply now!Responsibilities

Main duties of the jobThe Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) plays a vital role in providing swift crisis response, inpatient gatekeeping, and compassionate home treatment to individuals transitioning from inpatient care in the South Bucks area. We’re planning an exciting phased expansion, driven by new investments, to broaden our impact. This growth will be thoughtfully paced to ensure we maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and model fidelity—always focused on enhancing the experience and outcomes for the people we serve.Our team operates from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with dedicated long day shifts staffed by five skilled Band 6 professionals, supported by Band 3 and Band 4 nurse associates and occupational therapists. Early shifts are staffed by six Band 6s with similar support. The Clinical Team Leader and Team Secretary work mainly Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the Team Leader providing flexible leadership beyond these hours to ensure seamless care. The Clinical Team Leader reports directly to the Mental Health Urgent Care Team Manager, helping steer our mission to deliver outstanding urgent mental health services.Join us, and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference in people’s lives every day.Person specification

QualificationsEssential criteriaMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Guidelines)Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) ApprovalDesirable criteriaHigher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies or postgraduate teaching qualificationTraining

Essential criteriaHigher specialist training in dual or general adult / older adult psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this postCCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview; OR CESRDesirable criteriaSub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post in particular CRHT experience.Clinical Experience

Essential criteriaExperience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in general adult/ Older adult psychiatry.Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agenciesDesirable criteriaApplication of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care groupDevelopment of close collaboration with primary care servicesExperience of early intervention in psychosis services and knowledge prodromal states for psychosisAbility

Essential criteriaAbility to undertake full range of consultant responsibilitiesDocuments

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Name: Tina MalhotraTitle: Clinical DirectorEmail: tina.malhotra@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukTelephone: 01865 ..... full job details .....