Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist – CIMHS

Overview

Join a well-established general adult community mental health service in Newham as a Consultant Psychiatrist. You will lead comprehensive assessments, diagnosis and medical management for patients with complex mental health needs within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves risk assessment, care planning, pharmacological management and liaison with GP, social and forensic services. You will contribute to safeguarding, discharge planning and family liaison while supporting service development in a mission-driven Trust.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop care plans considering patient strengths and resilience
• Perform mental state examinations and establish clinical diagnoses
• Initiate and review pharmacological treatments
• Lead multidisciplinary assessment, formulation and risk management
• Carry out physical health assessments and coordinate referrals to services
• Liaise with GP, community, forensic services, and police or courts when needed
• Review clinical progress and care plans; assess readiness for transfer or discharge
• Oversee safeguarding processes; consult with families and carers
• Coordinate care with criminal justice system as required

Key requirements

• Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practise
• Included on GMC Specialist Register OR within six months (older adult or dual older adult/adult)
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical skills with bio-psycho-social perspective
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Broad medical knowledge across mental health conditions
• Knowledge of mental health and capacity law (MCA 2005)
• Experience with dementia and delirium assessment

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