Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Bedford Recovery CMHT | East London NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	07 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 January 2026
Location:	Bedford, MK40 2NX
Company:	East London NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7569155/363-MRBED7569155

Summary

Please refer to the attached JD&PS for The post-holder will:

1. Provide consultant leadership to the CPA recovery team.

2. Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.

3. Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.

4. Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment

5. Undertake all work 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.

For a comprehensive and detailed overview of the primary responsibilities and expectations of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification (JD&PS) document.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

For a comprehensive and detailed overview of the primary responsibilities and expectations of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification (JD&PS) document.


This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026