The Consultant will provide senior medical input and clinical leadership to the team. Responsibility for the physical health care of patients usually remains with the GP. The post holder will have responsibility for those patients seen by himself/herself, together with those patients seen by medical staff directly supervised by the post holder. The post holder will work alongside the team manager and the other Consultant Psychiatrists in the team to ensure the effective functioning and development of the service. Contribution to developing and delivering improved clinical services as outlined in the National Service Framework for Mental Health and the Mental Health Long Term Plan. Involvement in Primary care network development and partnership working is an important part of this job. For full details please see job description in the attachments.