Overview
In this role, you will lead clinical assessments and treatment planning within a General Adult Community Mental Health Team. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary group to manage adults with complex needs, delivering outpatient care, home visits, and statutory MHA assessments. You will supervise juniors, contribute to service development, and engage in teaching, audit, and quality improvement. The role combines leadership with professional development in a supportive, forward-thinking Trust.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Mileage rate increases
- Health and wellbeing support
- Leadership and development opportunities
- Generous study leave allowance
- Relocation allowance
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical assessments and treatment planning for adults with complex mental health needs
- Conduct multidisciplinary reviews and coordinate care
- Run outpatient clinics, home visits, tribunal reporting, and emergency MHA assessments
- Provide supervision to junior doctors
- Contribute to service development, teaching, audit, and quality improvement
- Dedicated time for CPD and leadership responsibilities
Key requirements
- Higher qualification in psychiatry (MRCPsych or equivalent) and inclusion on GMC Specialist Register or eligibility
- AC and S12 approved at interview or fully eligible for approval
- Right to work in the UK and ability to obtain visa sponsorship as needed
- Experience in General Adult Psychiatry and ability to deliver care using a bio-psycho-social approach
- Effective leadership in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication with service users and families
- Teaching and mentoring abilities
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Section 12 MHA 1983 approval and Approved Clinician status
- GMC Specialist Register eligibility
Consultant Psychiatrist at General Adult North CMHT in Shipley employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
