Job Description

Job Description: Specialty Doctor in Community Mental Health

Overview

An NHS Trust in partnership with our recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated compassionate and experienced Specialty Doctor in Community Mental Health to join their diverse and inclusive team of mental health professionals. This role is focused on providing high-quality psychiatric care in a community setting to support individuals with mental health challenges primarily within general adult psychiatry. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team environment ensuring care is holistic patient-centered and culturally sensitive.

The NHS Trust is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equality. Applications are encouraged from professionals of all backgrounds particularly individuals from underrepresented communities including women BAME (Black Asian and Minority Ethnic groups) LGBTQ individuals and persons with disabilities.

This role offers a blend of direct clinical care collaboration with peers and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continuous improvement of mental health service delivery in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric assessments diagnoses and treatment plans for individuals referred to the community mental health team focusing on general adult psychiatry.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team (psychiatrists psychologists mental health nurses social workers and other healthcare professionals) to deliver personalized and integrated care.
• Support and provide advice on risk assessments and crisis management ensuring timely and effective interventions when needed.
• Liaise with primary care teams social services and voluntary organizations to coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care within the community framework.
• Offer clinical leadership to junior colleagues and participate in teaching and mentoring opportunities for medical trainees and students.
• Actively contribute to service development quality assurance and improvement initiatives within the community mental health team.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date medical records while complying with confidentiality regulations and legal requirements.
• Engage in the rota system including on-call responsibilities to ensure safe and consistent service delivery.
• Participate in regular professional development and continuous learning to remain updated on advancements in psychiatry enhancing clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Essential:

  • Valid registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise in the UK.
  • A minimum of four years of postgraduate medical training including at least two years within an approved psychiatric training programme.
  • Demonstrable experience in general adult psychiatry either in a community or hospital setting.
  • Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enabling the establishment of effective working relationships with patients families and colleagues.
  • A strong commitment to equality inclusion and delivering culturally appropriate care.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call duties as required.

• Desirable:

  • Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Additional training or qualifications in psychotherapy cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or other recognised therapeutic interventions.
  • Experience in quality improvement initiatives or innovation in mental health service delivery.

Day-to-Day

• Conduct psychiatric assessments for patients referred to the community mental health team forming appropriate management plans in consultation with colleagues.
• Participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient care and develop collaborative approaches to treatment.
• Undertake follow-up reviews including the monitoring of medication adjusting treatment plans and providing recovery-focused support.
• Provide advice and consultation to primary care providers assisting them in managing patients with complex mental health needs.
• Address urgent psychiatric crises during on-call shifts and provide guidance to junior colleagues in managing critical cases.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to deliver a holistic approach to care including family involvement in recovery planning.
• Document clinical findings maintain accurate patient records and complete relevant reports as required.
• Contribute to audits training sessions and departmental meetings focusing on improving mental health service delivery.

Why Join Us

The NHS Trust is dedicated to creating an environment that fosters learning collaboration and professional growth. Joining their team means becoming part of a supportive and inclusive organization where your contributions are celebrated and your voice is valued. Together we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and improve mental health outcomes within the community.

Application Process

If you are passionate about mental health care and interested in this exciting opportunity we encourage you to apply. Please share your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience skills and motivation for joining the team.

Join us in making a difference to the lives of those who need it most.