Consultant Psychiatrist in Cambridge Adult Locality Team

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health & social care organization in Cambridge is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership within their community mental health team. The role involves assessing and treating patients while collaborating closely with primary care services. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in mental health services, strong clinical skills, and dedication to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Consultant psychiatrists requiring GMC registration.
• Experience in community mental health services is essential.
• Ability to build relationships with GPs and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant input to the community mental health team.
• Adhere to NHS guidelines and local employment directives.
• Support and supervise colleagues within the primary care team.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care

Assessment and Treatment

Education

Medical Degree

Specialty Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job overview

Cambridge Adult Locality Team

This post provides consultant clinical leadership and patient care within our community mental health team in South Cambridge.

Alongside a team of substantive consultants, you will assess and treat all patients in your area. Consultant psychiatrists work with a sector team covering a geographical patch. They also collaborate with staff from the Primary Care Mental Health Service (PCMH) team, which supports and assesses patients in primary care and refers patients to the team when needed. Consultants are expected to build close relationships with their assigned GPs, support and supervise the Primary Care Mental Health team, and provide care to patients requiring specialist mental health services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide Consultant input to the community mental health team
• Adhere to local and national employment directives regarding managed medical personnel and comply with NHS and Trust policies

Working for our organisation

CPFT is a health & social care organization committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve. We support and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health services for children, adults, older people, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care & liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research & development.

We aim to recruit high-caliber candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially from underrepresented groups including disabled individuals, BAME, and LGBTQ+ communities.

For more information about CPFT, please visit our website.