Consultant Psychiatrist – CRHT Lead | Flexible Hours

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a consultant psychiatrist for the North Mersey Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The role centres on clinical reviews, leadership in MDTs, and managing complex cases with on-call duties and teaching commitments.

The post requires CCT or CESR in adult or old age psychiatry (or within six months at interview) and GMC registration. On-site work with some home visits and teaching on weekly sessions are included.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• CCT in general adult or old age psychiatry, or CESR.
• GMC registration with licence to practise at appointment.
• Significant recent experience in adult and/or old age psychiatry.
• Excellent knowledge of the specialty and clinical skills.
• Excellent English communication and ability to manage clinical complexity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient reviews and urgent home visits.
• Provide clinical leadership in MDTs and allocate patients.
• Manage complex cases and provide consultative advice.
• Produce care plans and formulations with evidence-based treatment.
• Implement the Mental Health Act.
• Conduct high-standard clinical assessments and maintain records.

Skills

English communication

Clinical leadership

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

MB BS or equivalent

CCT or CESR

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a consultant psychiatrist for the North Mersey Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team. The role centres on clinical reviews, leadership in MDTs, and managing complex cases with on-call duties and teaching commitments.

The post requires CCT or CESR in adult or old age psychiatry (or within six months at interview) and GMC registration. On-site work with some home visits and teaching on weekly sessions are included.