Providing direct psychiatric services through the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment within a biopsychosocial model. Providing psychiatrist leadership to the multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership in collaboration with the middle grade doctor, psychologist, ward managers, nursing staff and occupational therapy staff along with community teams. The Consultant Psychiatrists responsibilities include treatment planning and regular reviews in line with multidisciplinary care programme approach that comprehensively address patients biopsychosocial needs. Assuring the involvement of families and carers wherever possible with the patients consent in treatment planning. Mental Health Act work. AC approval and Sec 12(2) is required To participate in the Consultant on call rota covering out of hours responsibilities including weekends. Special emphasis on working within appropriate governance frameworks will be necessary in the area of the Mental Health Act (including Community Treatment Orders), Mental Capacity, choice and control and the safety of patients, carers, staff and the general community. The development of any other clinical interest could proceed on the basis of appropriate funding being available. The appointee will be expected to develop his or her clinical role within the framework of the Trusts strategy and within its financial constraints. Dedicated sessions may be available by agreement. Flexibility to shape and respond to changing service requirements. E.g supporting other services as when required in agreement with the Line Manager. For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.