Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Sutton. In this role, you will engage with a multidisciplinary team, primary care, and voluntary sector organizations to drive positive change in mental health services. Your focus will be on adopting a population health approach, addressing health inequalities, and enhancing collaborative relationships across various sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and supervise the clinical team, promoting shared clinical responsibility and ensuring high:quality, person:centered care.
* Work collaboratively with primary care teams and the voluntary sector to improve service delivery and access for underserved groups.
* Support the transformation of mental health services, with less direct patient contact over time as you take on more consultative and supervisory duties .
* Ensure effective physical health monitoring and liaise with specialist services to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex needs.
* Lead and engage in clinical governance, contributing to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and national audits.
* Provide expert psychiatric consultation and supervision across the team, contributing to the professional development of junior staff.
Ideal Candidate:
* Consultant:level experience in General Adult Psychiatry with a strong understanding of community mental health .
* Ability to adopt a consultative approach in working with diverse teams and professionals.
* Passionate about population health, community engagement, and addressing health inequalities .
* Proven experience in clinical supervision, governance, and continuous professional development .
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a transforming community mental health service. Join a team that is committed to delivering high:quality care, fostering collaboration, and improving mental health outcomes in the community.
For more information on this role, please do not hesitate to call Allison on 971 or email for further information.