Job summary Applications are invited to provide Consultant leadership within our well-established East Assertive Outreach service in Birmingham. Assertive Outreach teams provide intensive support to people who are suffering from a mental health problem and are at their most vulnerable. The service supports people who have historically avoided contact with mental health services by using a flexible and creative approach to engagement. If you are looking for a stimulating role in mental health, working in a vibrant city in the heart of the country we would be delighted to hear from you. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, MRCPsych or equivalent, Section 12 (2) approval, approved clinician status and CCT accreditation in General Adult Psychiatry or within 6 months of obtaining CCT. Experience in Acute Psychiatry is essential. Main duties of the job You will be required to provide clinical leadership to the East Assertive Outreach Team in delivering responsive, effective and inclusive mental health community services. Your expertise in assessments, informed by evidence, for those suffering severe and enduring mental health difficulties, will enable maximum empowerment of the service user and carer in developing informed choice of treatment interventions. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, service user, carers and other involved agencies you will also develop robust risk assessment and management plans. We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. If you value working positively, respectfully and together we would love you to join us We are seeking applicants with the enthusiasm necessary to serve the needs of a city enriched by cultural diversity. About us 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. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 436-MEDICAL-CONS-SH Job locations Small Heath Health Centre 42 Chapman Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 0PG Job description Job responsibilities We are committed to developing the careers of our medical staff and the successful applicant will be encouraged to participate fully in the continuing medical education programme, develop special interests, undertake research activities and forge links with appropriate academic centres. Job description Job responsibilities We are committed to developing the careers of our medical staff and the successful applicant will be encouraged to participate fully in the continuing medical education programme, develop special interests, undertake research activities and forge links with appropriate academic centres. Person Specification Scoring Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983) MRCPsych or equivalent Obtained inclusion on the Specialist Register; or within six months of the award of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry; or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development Substantial experience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatry settings. Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement Experience in working with diverse communities. Commitment to clinical audit within multi disciplinary Excellent communication skills Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage Ability to work creatively within multidisciplinary team High quality assessment skills which incorporate a comprehensive biopsychosocial understanding. IT skills including email and internet Excellent leadership and team working capability Willingness to be involved in management of service Evidence of participation in CPD Ability to appraise own performance Able to participate in Consultant on-call rota. Able to travel Desirable Additional qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or another relevant field Broad clinical training including both inpatient and community service Experience serving a multicultural, multi-ethnic population. Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project Experience in risk management. Completed clinically relevant audit projects Able to communicate in a second language. Person Specification Scoring Essential Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983) MRCPsych or equivalent Obtained inclusion on the Specialist Register; or within six months of the award of a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry; or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register Commitment to personal programme of Continuing Professional Development Substantial experience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatry settings. Experience of providing psychological and/or social interventions Experience of teaching and training at an undergraduate/postgraduate level Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement Experience in working with diverse communities. Commitment to clinical audit within multi disciplinary Excellent communication skills Skills in working with individuals who are difficult to engage Ability to work creatively within multidisciplinary team High quality assessment skills which incorporate a comprehensive biopsychosocial understanding. IT skills including email and internet Excellent leadership and team working capability Willingness to be involved in management of service Evidence of participation in CPD Ability to appraise own performance Able to participate in Consultant on-call rota. Able to travel Desirable Additional qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or another relevant field Broad clinical training including both inpatient and community service Experience serving a multicultural, multi-ethnic population. Experience of stakeholder engagement in service delivery Experience of contributing to or completion of a service improvement project Experience in risk management. Completed clinically relevant audit projects Able to communicate in a second language. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Small Heath Health Centre 42 Chapman Road Small Heath Birmingham B10 0PG Employer's website https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)