Consultant Psychiatrist, Chiltern Crisis Resolution

Integrated Care System; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health services seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. This role provides a unique opportunity to lead clinical care and enhance crisis mental health services in the community, supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team. With a recruitment bonus, relocation allowance, and a commitment to development, this position offers a fulfilling environment for impacting mental health care meaningfully.

Benefits

£15,000 recruitment bonus

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across various services

Access to tailored learning and development

Qualifications

• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification.
• CCT in Psychiatry or inclusion on GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry.
• Higher specialist training in adult psychiatry with minimum three years of approved training.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical expertise and lead clinical care for patients.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to develop and operate the Crisis team.
• Prepare clear medical documentation and engage in care planning.

Skills

Senior medical expertise

Clinical leadership

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist, Chiltern Crisis Resolution

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in crisis mental health care? Join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) and provide senior medical leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

About the Role:As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead clinical care and provide expert medical input within the Crisis team. You will have direct responsibility for your own patients and oversight of patients managed by medical staff under your supervision.

About the Team:The CRHTT, operational since January 2020, delivers home treatment and supports early discharge from inpatient services. The team collaborates closely with inpatient wards, community teams, inpatient social work services, and the Patient Flow Transformation lead. Our service currently manages up to 25 service users at a time, in line with the CORE CRT Fidelity scale, supported by a full-time consultant psychiatrist and specialty doctor.

What We Offer:

• £15,000 recruitment bonus
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• A supportive and integrated multidisciplinary environment
• The opportunity to lead and shape crisis care in your community

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a pioneering crisis mental health service, apply now!

Main duties of the job

The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) plays a vital role in providing swift crisis response, inpatient gatekeeping, and compassionate home treatment to individuals transitioning from inpatient care in the South Bucks area. We're planning an exciting phased expansion, driven by new investments, to broaden our impact. This growth will be thoughtfully paced to ensure we maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and model fidelity--always focused on enhancing the experience and outcomes for the people we serve.

Our team operates from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with dedicated long day shifts staffed by five skilled Band 6 professionals, supported by Band 3 and Band 4 nurse associates and occupational therapists. Early shifts are staffed by six Band 6s with similar support. The Clinical Team Leader and Team Secretary work mainly Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the Team Leader providing flexible leadership beyond these hours to ensure seamless care. The Clinical Team Leader reports directly to the Mental Health Urgent Care Team Manager, helping steer our mission to deliver outstanding urgent mental health services.

Join us, and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives every day.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

• Provide senior medical expertise and clinical leadership within the Crisis team, overseeing care for patients personally managed as well as those cared for by medical staff under your direct supervision.
• Collaborate closely with the team manager and other senior colleagues to support the efficient operation and ongoing development of the service.
• Deliver direct clinical care and ensure active medical involvement in reviewing and updating care plans.
• Prepare timely, clear, and comprehensive written correspondence documenting assessments, treatment plans, progress, and discharges using the Trusts IT and clinical record systems (training will be provided).
• Work in partnership with other agencies, facilitating smooth and timely patient transitions into and out of the team through effective liaison with relevant staff.
• Contribute to the collection and accurate recording of clinical data as required by the Trust and external agencies, including participation in clinical audits with appropriate administrative support.
• Attend regular directorate and managerial meetings, such as the Medical Advisory Committee and Directorate/Managerial liaison meetings, to ensure alignment with wider service goals.
• Engage actively in professional development by participating in CPD peer groups and clinical supervision sessions alongside medical colleagues.
• Maintain your own training and CPD programme, supported by your lead consultant, Associate Medical Director, or Clinical Director.
• Participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues for annual leave, study leave, and short-term sickness, as well as a daytime cover rota. Consultants also contribute to the Buckinghamshire Adults of Working Age out-of-hours rota, currently a 1 in 16 rota with 3% band A intensity, including full resident on-call shift cover.
• Enjoy entitlement to study leave (up to 30 days over 3 years) and related expenses (currently £2,700 over 3 years), in accordance with the Trusts policies and national terms and conditions of service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrist's Guidelines)
• Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) Approval
• Higher degree or equivalent in relevant field of medical, psychological or other studies or postgraduate teaching qualification

Training

• Higher specialist training in dual or general adult / older adult psychiatry in approved training post for a minimum of three years, equivalent training in another country, or previous consultant experience relevant to this post
• CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview; OR CESR
• Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post in particular CRHT experience.

Clinical Experience

• Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in general adult/ Older adult psychiatry.
• Experience of close collaborative work with social care and other agencies
• Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group
• Development of close collaboration with primary care services
• Experience of early intervention in psychosis services and knowledge prodromal states for psychosis

Ability

• Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.