Consultant Psychiatrist Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Dellbrugge; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health service as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in Bromley. This role involves providing high-quality mental health care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The Trust is recognized for its commitment to staff wellbeing and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Structured mentoring for Consultants

Supportive environment valuing teamwork

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-quality mental health services.
• Willingness to undertake training for Section 12(2) MHA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and follow-up clinics for urgent cases.
• Prescribe medication and perform home visits.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mental Health Services

Clinical Supervision

Education

Responsible Clinician

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bromley. We are seeking an experienced professional to provide high-quality mental health services within our Bromley Mental Health HUB.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct new assessments and follow-up clinics, including assessments for urgent cases.
2. Prescribe medication, perform home visits, and undertake Mental Health Act assessments as required.
3. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
4. Review triaged cases and develop initial care plans for new referrals.
5. Ensure care delivery aligns with individual care/treatment plans, with regular reviews and risk assessments.

About the Service

The Pathways of Care aim to provide seamless support to individuals and their carers, promoting recovery and reducing relapse risks. The service emphasizes effective communication with primary care, acute services, community services, and other agencies.

About Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

We offer a wide range of NHS services across South-East London and in prisons nationwide, including community health, mental health, learning disabilities, and therapies. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times, we prioritize staff experience and wellbeing.

What We Offer

• Structured mentoring for Consultants and SAS doctors.
• A supportive environment where teamwork, equity, and wellbeing are valued.

Additional Requirements

The post holder should be a Responsible Clinician or willing to undertake training for Section 12(2) MHA, with renewal as per procedures. The successful candidate will provide clinical supervision to a GPVTS trainee within the team.

Application Details

This vacancy closes on Monday 26 May 2025. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, committed to inclusive recruitment practices.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Job Function: Consulting, Mental Health Care