Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Bedford Recovery CMHT

Job overview

Please refer to the attached JD&PS for The post-holder will:

• Provide consultant leadership to the CPA recovery team.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.
• Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
• Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment
• Undertake all work in the context of the recovery approach which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making.

Main duties of the job

For a comprehensive and detailed overview of the primary responsibilities and expectations of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification (JD&PS) document.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive and detailed overview of the primary responsibilities and expectations of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification (JD&PS) document.