Consultant Psychiatrist (Adult)- Isle Of Dogs Tower Hamlets
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105,504.00 to £139,882.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £105504.00 - £139882.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, E1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9363-25-0514 |
Summary
The Job Description is currently pending Royal College Approval The post-holder will provide consultant clinical leadership to the service and will assume consultant psychiatrist responsibility for the patients aligned to their GP practice and looked after by the Neighbourhood mental health service. This includes assuming Responsible Clinician status for detained patients on leave and for patients subject to Community Treatment Orders. As appropriate, this may include taking a lead on compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements. They will participate, directly and indirectly, in the assessment of patients referred to the service and in drawing up care plans which will address the patients psychiatric, physical and social needs. They will carry out detailed psychiatric assessments of patients of the service as clinically indicated to allow accurate diagnoses and devise treatment plans (including pharmacological management of psychotropic medication) including the delivery of evidence-based treatments. All work is undertaken in the context of the recovery approach, which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making. Good communication with the patients care coordinator and with the GP for the patient is essential. When a review of the care plan is indicated, the carer and any other professionals involved will participate in reviews.