General Adult Community Psychiatrist

Government of Jersey; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jersey is seeking Consultant Psychiatrists for permanent roles in Community Mental Health Services. This opportunity offers flexibility in job plans, the chance to impact the local community significantly, and a favorable work-life balance with exceptional living conditions. The successful candidates will engage in clinical leadership and patient management, contributing to the ongoing transformation of mental health care on the island.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Influence on local healthcare policy

Supportive community environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in community psychiatric settings.
• Knowledge of clozapine and depot prescriptions management is essential.
• Current GMC registration and eligibility for Section 12 approval required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical expertise in managing psychiatric disorders.
• Contribute to the Care and Recovery framework.
• Supervise staff grade doctors and collaborate with mental health teams.

Skills

Clinical governance

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Recognised basic medical degree

Full GMC registration

Eligibility for Specialist Register or CCT in adult psychiatry

Job description

Ready for a New Chapter Beyond the NHS? Join Us in Beautiful Jersey as a Consultant Psychiatrist

Were offering two exciting permanent Consultant Psychiatrist roleswithin Jerseys Community Mental Health Serviceswith the flexibility to tailor your job plan to your interests. These roles can be combined with Liaison Psychiatryor Criminal Justice Psychiatry, giving you variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across different areas of care.

At Health and Care Jersey, were not part of the NHS which means were agile, well-resourced, and actively reshaping our mental health services to meet the islands needs. Our system is small enough to influence yet large enough to matter.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to provide medical expertise in the field of Adult CMHT Psychiatry. The key responsibilities and expectations are:

Responsibility for the investigation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric disorders in a community setting for patients aged 18-65 years.

Providing clinical leadership, support, and advice to the adult community mental health team.

Contribution to the Care and Recovery framework process for individuals who are care co-ordinated.

Supervising one of the staff grade doctors.

Close working relationships with other parts of the mental health care group.

Fulfilling the role of Responsible Officer for detained patients on long term leave in the community, working closely with the Mental Health Law Office to ensure timely delivery of tribunal reports and other documentation linked to Jersey Mental Health Law.

Working collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and the voluntary sector.

About us

Why choose Jersey?

• Excellent work-life balance: Lower caseloads, better staffing ratios, and manageable bed occupancy rates.
• Real influence: Our clinicians work closely with policymakers to shape the future of healthcare on the island.
• Quality of life: Jersey is the sunniest spot in the British Isles, with stunning beaches, great schools, and a low crime rate.
• Modernisation in progress: Join us at a pivotal time as we implement a new Mental Health Strategy in 2025, with strong government backing and significant investment already underway.

Were looking for motivated and forward-thinking psychiatrists who want to help transform how mental health care is delivered, all while enjoying a truly exceptional place to live and work.

Interested in finding out more? Reach out to our Clinical Lead, Dr Rachel Ruddy, at [e-mail] call01534 445841for a confidential conversation.

Come and experience Jersey for yourself you might not want to leave!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaising with other medical specialties and primary care colleagues as required.

To record clinical activity accurately and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system and send letters to GPs.

Participating in the in-house teaching programme.

Fulfilling the CPD requirements set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and participating in a peer group.

Participating in the development and delivery of training programmes for a variety of disciplines aimed at improving the level of expertise and the standard of care for adults with mental health needs within Health and Community Services.

Participating in the all-age 1:14 on-call rota for psychiatry and contribution to the day on call rota for MHLaw assessments.

Working with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of the services and to share with consultant colleagues the medical contribution to the management of the service.

Complying with Health and Community Services agreed policies and procedures.

Working effectively with partner organisations who provide services to people with mental health problems and co-morbidity issues as appropriate.

Engagement in service development activities, audits, and monitoring.

Cover for colleagues on annual leave or study leave.

See the attached job description for more information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing and treating adult patients in community psychiatric settings
• Experience managing clozapine and depot prescriptions.
• Experience of work in UK hospital systems (or equivalent, not just shadowing)
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
• A sound understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in inpatient psychiatry
• On call experience covering adults and older people
• ADHD/ ASD assessment experience
• Experience using Mental Health Law in community settings.
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised basic medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in adult psychiatry (or within six months at time of interview) or equivalent
• Eligibility for Section 12 approval
• Full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Section 12 approval

Skills/Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
• Ability to appraise own performance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

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