Consultant Psychiatrist, Chiltern Crisis Resolution
| Posting date: | 24 June 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: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | High Wycombe, HP11 1NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9267-25-0788 |
Summary
Provide senior medical expertise and clinical leadership within the Crisis team, overseeing care for patients personally managed as well as those cared for by medical staff under your direct supervision. Collaborate closely with the team manager and other senior colleagues to support the efficient operation and ongoing development of the service. Deliver direct clinical care and ensure active medical involvement in reviewing and updating care plans. Prepare timely, clear, and comprehensive written correspondence documenting assessments, treatment plans, progress, and discharges using the Trusts IT and clinical record systems (training will be provided). Work in partnership with other agencies, facilitating smooth and timely patient transitions into and out of the team through effective liaison with relevant staff. Contribute to the collection and accurate recording of clinical data as required by the Trust and external agencies, including participation in clinical audits with appropriate administrative support. Attend regular directorate and managerial meetings, such as the Medical Advisory Committee and Directorate/Managerial liaison meetings, to ensure alignment with wider service goals. Engage actively in professional development by participating in CPD peer groups and clinical supervision sessions alongside medical colleagues. Maintain your own training and CPD programme, supported by your lead consultant, Associate Medical Director, or Clinical Director. Participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues for annual leave, study leave, and short-term sickness, as well as a daytime cover rota. Consultants also contribute to the Buckinghamshire Adults of Working Age out-of-hours rota, currently a 1 in 16 rota with 3% band A intensity, including full resident on-call shift cover. Enjoy entitlement to study leave (up to 30 days over 3 years) and related expenses (currently £2,700 over 3 years), in accordance with the Trusts policies and national terms and conditions of service.