Consultant Psychiatrist in Assertive Outreach

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider in Birmingham seeks a Consultant to lead the East Assertive Outreach service, providing intensive support to vulnerable individuals. This role involves clinical leadership, risk management, and expertise in psychiatric assessments, aiming to empower service users. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering excellent mental health care in a vibrant city environment.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8,000

Commitment to career development and continuing medical education

Qualifications

• Experience in Acute Psychiatry is essential.
• Section 12(2) approval and approved clinician status required.
• CCT accreditation in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the East Assertive Outreach Team.
• Develop risk assessment and management plans.
• Apply expertise in assessments for individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk assessment

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Full registration with the GMC

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT accreditation in General Adult Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited to provide Consultant leadership within our well-established East Assertive Outreach service in Birmingham. Assertive Outreach teams provide intensive support to people who are suffering from a mental health problem and are at their most vulnerable. The service supports people who have historically avoided contact with mental health services by using a flexible and creative approach to engagement. If you are looking for a stimulating role in mental health, working in a vibrant city in the heart of the country we would be delighted to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the East Assertive Outreach Team in delivering responsive, effective and inclusive mental health community services.
• Apply expertise in assessments for those suffering severe and enduring mental health difficulties to enable maximum empowerment of the service user and carer in developing informed choice of treatment interventions.
• Develop robust risk assessment and management plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, service users, carers and other involved agencies.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC, MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Section 12(2) approval and approved clinician status.
• CCT accreditation in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
• Experience in Acute Psychiatry is essential.

Career development and work environment

• Part of a Trust committed to developing the careers of medical staff; encouraged to participate in continuing medical education, develop special interests, undertake research activities and forge links with appropriate academic centres.
• Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring equal opportunities; we strive for workforce diversity and services that meet the needs of diverse service users and carers.

Safeguarding, DBS and recruitment

• The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; pre-employment checks will be undertaken. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; cases of criminal history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may be required to cover the cost of a DBS certificate (deducted from salary over 3 months) and to sign up to the DBS Update Service; the Trust will reimburse this and you must maintain your subscription.
• All successful applicants will complete the Trust's induction programme. Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be delivered online (approx. 9–14 hours depending on post) by the end of the second week.
• Overseas applicants should refer to GOV.UK guidance for criminal records checks; sponsorship eligibility is assessed, and salary thresholds may affect sponsorship.
• Relocation expenses may be reimbursed up to £8,000 subject to eligibility.

Additional information

• If you are successful at shortlisting, we may contact you via email with interview details. Please check the email account from which you applied regularly after the position closes.
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
• Working for our organisation: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust serves around 70,000 people each year with a range of mental health services and a reputation for research and innovation.

About the organisation

Our population is culturally diverse, with areas of deprivation that create increasing demand for our services. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care. If you are looking for a place to belong where you can make a real difference, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.