Crisis UCAT Psychiatrist: Rapid Assessments & Home Treatment

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Urgent Care Assessment Team (UCAT) South. The post conducts rapid mental health assessments, supports home treatment, and acts as gatekeeper to inpatient care. Requires MRCPsych, GMC registration, and six years postgraduate experience.

The role runs 24/7 with responsibility for quick, intensive, flexible interventions, addressing social issues from the start and linking care to ongoing services.

Qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent is required.
• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry, or eligible for Specialist Register, within six months.
• Full GMC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 24/7 mental health assessments following referrals.
• Respond to home treatment caseload and gatekeep acute inpatient care.
• Provide rapid, intensive, time-limited interventions for service users and families.
• Administer and supervise medication as appropriate.
• Engage service users and carers with assertive outreach and practical problem-solving.
• Facilitate early discharge from hospital when possible.
• Integrate into Northamptonshire mental health systems and community networks.

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for Specialist Register

Tools

GMC registration

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Urgent Care Assessment Team (UCAT) South. The post conducts rapid mental health assessments, supports home treatment, and acts as gatekeeper to inpatient care. Requires MRCPsych, GMC registration, and six years postgraduate experience.

The role runs 24/7 with responsibility for quick, intensive, flexible interventions, addressing social issues from the start and linking care to ongoing services.