Consultant Psychiatrist in Christchurch

We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our supportive and developing specialist service, where you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development and help shape the future of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) services across Dorset.

Based at the Hillcrest Unit in Bournemouth, you will work as part of a pan-Dorset multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care.

EIP supports people aged 14-65, while ARMS supports young people aged 14-35.

This varied role offers the opportunity to provide specialist clinical expertise in the assessment and management of complex mental health presentations, including psychosis.

You will undertake new patient assessments, medical reviews, Mental Health Act assessments, tribunal work and care planning, delivered across clinic, community and home settings where appropriate.

You will join a supportive, forward-thinking specialist service committed to high-quality, recovery focused care and excellent patient outcomes.

The ARMS service is primarily psychologically led, with medical oversight from the Consultant Psychiatrist.

Referrals come from community, CMHT, primary care and inpatient services, providing an opportunity to work across the wider general adult pathway., As the Consultant Psychiatrist you'll provide clinical leadership and expert psychiatric assessment and management within the EIP and ARMS services.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care in clinic and community settings.

You will contribute to new assessments, medical reviews, CPA reviews, Mental Health Act assessments, tribunals, discharge planning and collaborative care with community mental health teams, inpatient services and primary care.

You'll also support the interface between EIP, ARMS and the wider general adult pathway.

At Dorset Health Care we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services.

We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019.

It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.

We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know.

And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

• £10,000 recruitment & retention payment, paid monthly during your first year in post
• generous relocation package of up to £10,000 for eligible candidates relocating to Dorset
• flexible working
• supportive Consultant body
• excellent NHS benefits
• 10 days' study leave
• annual study budget of up to £1,000
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