In line with New Ways of Working, the post holder will provide a consultative, supervisory and supportive role to the multi-disciplinary team. Take an active part in the clinical work of the team The post holder will be expected to be part of the allocation procedure within the team and be responsive and flexible to the needs of the team. This forms part of a wider acute care system provided by the Trust and this service performs a crucial coordinating function to ensure that service users experience a smooth journey through the most appropriate care pathway. Work as a medical expert and as responsible clinician for patients subject to the Mental Health Act 2007 which includes patients on Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). Manage a caseload at present of approx. 70-80 complex service users subject to the Care Program Approach (CPA), working alongside care coordinators from the Community Mental Health Team. The post holder is also expected to tackle the medico-legal and ethical dilemmas while adhering to legal safeguards. MHA assessments form an important part of the clinical commitments and have to be done as an emergency. There is a Rota for that in the team which includes fellow Consultant, ST doctor and Specialty doctor. The post holder will have junior doctor support and will be expected to provide clinical supervision to any first or second on call doctors when they contact for any advice or support. The post holder will contribute to clinical and medical leadership within the Recovery Team taking a lead role in the development and provision of a safe, effective, evidenced-based, quality service. The post holder will liaise closely with General Practitioners (GPs) and with other services, teams and agencies within the Borough and within the Trust to support effective, collaborative, inter-agency working. Administration time is allocated in the job plan. There is a specialty doctor currently in post to support the postholder. The Post Holder will be supported to develop Educational and Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities for junior trainees. Please see job description for full details of role and responsibilities.