Psychiatry - Community, Consultant

Bebington, England, United Kingdom Temporary Community CAMHS Cheshire And Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

14 December - 12 February | 09:00 - 17:00
Reference: 3152524
Total Shifts: 45

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Community Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and high-quality mental health care across community services. The post involves working with multidisciplinary teams to support adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence and positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include undertaking comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and reviewing treatment plans, managing risk, and providing evidence-based interventions. You will offer expert advice to colleagues, contribute to formulation and care planning, and ensure that patients receive coordinated support across health, social care and other relevant services. The role will also involve supporting transitions between inpatient and community settings, responding to changing levels of need, and maintaining effective communication with patients, carers and partner professionals.

You will provide clinical supervision and guidance to medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team, while contributing to teaching, service development, clinical governance and quality improvement. Participation in relevant meetings, audits and the consultant on-call rota may also be required, depending on service arrangements.

Applicants must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and have completed, or be within a reasonable timeframe of completing, approved training in psychiatry. Candidates with CCT, CESR or equivalent specialist recognition in General Adult Psychiatry, Community Psychiatry or a closely related field are encouraged to apply. Experience of managing complex presentations, multi-agency working and risk assessment is essential.

You will be a confident communicator with strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills. A commitment to compassionate, inclusive and person-centred care is vital, as is the ability to work collaboratively while exercising sound professional judgement. The successful candidate will be supported to maintain continuing professional development and will have opportunities to contribute to the ongoing improvement of community mental health services.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Bebington, England, United Kingdom Temporary Community CAMHS Cheshire And Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Added 08/10/2026
Reference: 3152524

Psychiatry - Community, Consultant

Bebington, England, United Kingdom Temporary Community CAMHS Cheshire And Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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