Consultant Psychiatrist

Evolve Staffing Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Staffing Ltd. seeks an exceptional Consultant Psychiatrist for an adult mental health department based in Headington, Oxford.

The post involves clinical leadership, evidence-based interventions, and managing a caseload across outpatient and community settings. The successful candidate will hold GMC registration with Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry, Section 12(2) approval, and AC status, and participate in teaching, audits, and multi-agency collaboration within the Oxford

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with active Licence to Practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry.
• MRCPsych qualification or equivalent international qualification.
• Valid Section 12(2) approval and current Approved Clinician (AC) status in England.
• Demonstrated clinical experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within an NHS hospital or community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for adult psychiatric services in Headington, including comprehensive evaluations and risk formulations.
• Formulate and implement holistic, recovery-focused treatment plans with pharmacotherapy and referrals for evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Fulfill statutory duties as an Approved Clinician (AC) and Section 12(2) doctor, completing assessments and tribunal documentation.
• Chair Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings and participate in complex multi-agency case conferences.
• Collaborate with acute hospital departments, primary care networks (PCNs), and social care across Oxford.
• Contribute to teaching, audit programmes, and research within the Oxford healthcare environment.

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry

MRCPsych qualification or equivalent international qualification

Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status in England

Consultant Psychiatrist experience in NHS setting

Job description

Evolve Staffing Ltd. is seeking an exceptional Consultant Psychiatrist for an adult mental health department based in Headington, Oxford. Situated within a major university city health trust, this role involves delivering high-caliber clinical care, evidence-based psychiatric interventions, and senior medical leadership. The successful candidate will work with a skilled multidisciplinary team to manage a caseload of adult service users experiencing severe depression, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and acute stress reactions, providing comprehensive care across outpatient and community outreach environments.

Core Clinical Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert clinical leadership for adult psychiatric services in the Headington area, conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations and risk formulations.
• Formulate and implement holistic, recovery-focused treatment plans combining pharmacotherapy and referrals for evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Fulfill statutory duties as an Approved Clinician (AC) and Section 12(2) doctor under the Mental Health Act, completing formal statutory assessments and tribunal documentation.
• Chair Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings and participate actively in complex multi-agency case conferences.
• Engage in collaborative working relationships with acute hospital departments, primary care networks (PCNs), and social care providers across Oxford.
• Contribute to clinical teaching, audit programmes, and research initiatives within the Oxford healthcare environment.

Essential Candidate Criteria:

• Full GMC Registration with an active Licence to Practise.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry.
• MRCPsych qualification or equivalent international qualification.
• Valid Section 12(2) approval and current Approved Clinician (AC) status in England.
• Demonstrated clinical experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within an NHS hospital or community setting.

Other Details:

• End Date: 30th November 2026 (High potential for contract extension)
• Shift Timings: 09:30 to 17:00 (Full-Time)

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