Consultant Psychiatrist – Early Intervention Service
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B37 7JB |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7852472/436-MEDICAL-CONS-MLC |
Summary
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
BSMHFT are seeking to appoint a part time (5 PA) Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry within the Integrated Community Service area to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to the Solihull Early Intervention Team.
Early Intervention teams provide intensive support to people who are suffering from a first episode of psychosis using a flexible and creative approach to engagement. Treatments provided are evidenced based.
The post holder will require a CCT or equivalent in General Adult Psychiatry and entry onto the Specialist Register or be within six months of achieving this.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the Solihull Early Intervention Team in delivering responsive, effective and inclusive mental health community services to the designated catchment area. They will assess, treat and provide expert assessments informed by evidence for referred individuals with first episode psychosis using a multidisciplinary approach. Service users requiring intensive care may be managed in collaboration with the Home Treatment Service.
Tailored assessments and interventions around Coping Strategies, Managing Risk, Relapse Prevention, Substance Misuse, Psychological Interventions, Medication Management and promotion of Engagement with Treatment Plans will also be required.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Full information about the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Apr 2026
BSMHFT are seeking to appoint a part time (5 PA) Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry within the Integrated Community Service area to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to the Solihull Early Intervention Team.
Early Intervention teams provide intensive support to people who are suffering from a first episode of psychosis using a flexible and creative approach to engagement. Treatments provided are evidenced based.
The post holder will require a CCT or equivalent in General Adult Psychiatry and entry onto the Specialist Register or be within six months of achieving this.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the Solihull Early Intervention Team in delivering responsive, effective and inclusive mental health community services to the designated catchment area. They will assess, treat and provide expert assessments informed by evidence for referred individuals with first episode psychosis using a multidisciplinary approach. Service users requiring intensive care may be managed in collaboration with the Home Treatment Service.
Tailored assessments and interventions around Coping Strategies, Managing Risk, Relapse Prevention, Substance Misuse, Psychological Interventions, Medication Management and promotion of Engagement with Treatment Plans will also be required.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Full information about the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Apr 2026