Clinical duties of post holder Provide senior clinical advice and support to the daily triage, MDT and other regular clinical team meetings. Ensure that all referrals are triaged daily and responded to in a timely way Assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members. Review complex needs patients to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place Mental Health Act related-work Domiciliary visits to provide assessment and treatment services as a member of the CMHT Domiciliary assessments in response to emergencies Occasional psychiatric assessments of residents who may be in crisis in another borough. Ensure that physical health needs are addressed Review and monitoring of the caseload to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place and discharges facilitated to maintain patient flow. Develop good working relationships with local GPs and other providers Provide mental health advice and support to GPs and primary care clinicians by surgery visits and other means, to assist patient management in the primary care setting Close liaison with the wards to facilitate admission and discharge planning. Liaison with CRHTT, Psychiatric Liaison Services, AMHP services and Forensic Services in the borough. Develop working relationships with local voluntary sector services in order to support and promote recovery Following the cross-cover protocol that has been agreed with another team or colleague which will make sure appropriate cover is in place during absences. Leadership responsibilities: Leadership role in the quality agenda: identifying areas for improvement and active engagement with QI Meet regularly with the team and local service managers to ensure quality, finance and performance targets are met Support recruitment and ensure optimal retention of team members Line management and clinical supervision of junior and higher trainees and specialty doctors in the team Teaching of medical students Engage in service developments Actively link and develop a relationship with the Primary Care Network(s) you are affiliated to, to respond to their developing needs and support the move towards more integrated care.