Medical Leader for Community Mental Health
1 month ago
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to lead our Community Mental Health team in West Wiltshire and Devizes. This role involves ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and physical health needs.
As a key member of our team, you will provide medical input and leadership to the WWKD CMHT, with particular responsibility for patients from surgeries in Melksham and Trowbridge.
- Assess and treat outpatients in clinics
- Fulfill the Responsible Clinician role for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders
We are Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We serve approximately 1 million people and offer a range of services from various locations.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential:
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable:
- Relevant Higher Degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc) or other additional clinical qualifications
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Eligibility:
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable:
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
Experience:Essential:
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting
Clinical Skills:Essential:
- Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and deal with crisis situations
Teaching:Essential:
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
Research and Audit:Essential:
- Experience or involvement in a research project and publication
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Management:Essential:
- Evidence of management/leadership skills training
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