Consultant Psychiatrist in Crisis Resolution Home Treatment (0-18)

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their CAMHS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. You will lead psychiatric assessment and treatment for young people, collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team, and support junior clinicians. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration, experience in CAMHS, and excellent communication skills, contributing to enhancing mental health services in the community.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Substantial experience of psychiatry, preferably in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary team assessment of acute mental health presentations.
• Initiate and monitor appropriate clinical interventions.
• Lead and support junior clinicians in a skilled MDT.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective leadership potential

Ability to work creatively within a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Experience in community settings

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Inclusion on the Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an inspiring, compassionate and accomplished Consultant Psychiatrist to join our supportive CAMHS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) working with children and young people aged 0-18. Based at Parkview Clinic, Moseley, you will lead psychiatric assessment and treatment for young people with acute mental health needs, conduct assessments, develop risk management plans, and initiate interventions prioritising safety and wellbeing.

We are looking for a dedicated and qualified professional with full GMC registration (with a licence to practise) and a medical degree such as an MBBS or equivalent. You will be on the specialist register (CCT / CESR) and hold both Section 12 and Approved Clinician status. With a strong foundation in mental health diagnosis and psychiatry, you will ideally bring experience in CAMHS or CAMHS learning disability services. As a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent, you will also be a clear communicator, a positive role model, and a team player who thrives in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• You will support the CRHTT in multidisciplinary team assessment of patients presenting with acute mental health presentations, risk assessments and management plans and initiation and monitoring of appropriate clinical interventions.
• You will be part of a skilled MDT, working closely with our Specialty Doctor, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologists, OT Technician, and Mental Health Practitioners, and collaborating across services to ensure continuity of care.
• Your leadership will support junior clinicians, strengthen system-wide partnerships, and help shape the ongoing development of our forward thinking mental health service.
• This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people across Birmingham.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people\'s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 436-CONS-CRHT-0-18-A
• Job location: Parkview Clinic, 60 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham, B13 8QE

Qualifications and requirements

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983)
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register; or within six months of completing Specialist Training; or eligible for inclusion
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
• Substantial experience of psychiatry, including working with people with severe mental illness, preferably in a community setting
• Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions
• Experience of teaching/training at undergraduate/postgraduate level
• Commitment to clinical audit within a multidisciplinary team
• Potential for effective leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work creatively within a multidisciplinary team
• Interest in gender sensitive mental health service
• Willingness to be involved in service management
• Able to participate in Consultant on-call rota
• Able to travel

Desirable

• Additional qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or another relevant field
• Broad clinical training including both inpatient and community service
• Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population
• Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery
• Experience contributing to or completing a service improvement project
• Completed clinically relevant audit projects

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check information applies. This post is subject to relevant safeguarding and UK employment checks. UK registration requirements apply. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Parkview Clinic, 60 Queensbridge Road, Birmingham, B13 8QE

Website: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust