Consultant Psychiatrist, Chiltern Crisis Resolution

Job overview

Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in crisis mental health care? Join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) and provide senior medical leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

About the Role: As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead clinical care and provide expert medical input within the Crisis team. You will have direct responsibility for your own patients and oversight of patients managed by medical staff under your supervision.

About the Team: The CRHTT, operational since January 2020, delivers home treatment and supports early discharge from inpatient services. The team collaborates closely with inpatient wards, community teams, inpatient social work services, and the Patient Flow Transformation lead. Our service currently manages up to 25 service users at a time, in line with the CORE CRT Fidelity scale, supported by a full-time consultant psychiatrist and specialty doctor.

What We Offer:

• £15,000 recruitment bonus
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000
• A supportive and integrated multidisciplinary environment
• The opportunity to lead and shape crisis care in your community

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a pioneering crisis mental health service, apply now!

Main duties of the job

The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) plays a vital role in providing swift crisis response, inpatient gatekeeping, and compassionate home treatment to individuals transitioning from inpatient care in the South Bucks area. We’re planning an exciting phased expansion, driven by new investments, to broaden our impact. This growth will be thoughtfully paced to ensure we maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and model fidelity—always focused on enhancing the experience and outcomes for the people we serve.

Our team operates from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with dedicated long day shifts staffed by five skilled Band 6 professionals, supported by Band 3 and Band 4 nurse associates and occupational therapists. Early shifts are staffed by six Band 6s with similar support. The Clinical Team Leader and Team Secretary work mainly Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the Team Leader providing flexible leadership beyond these hours to ensure seamless care. The Clinical Team Leader reports directly to the Mental Health Urgent Care Team Manager, helping steer our mission to deliver outstanding urgent mental health services.

Join us, and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference in people’s lives every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide senior medical expertise and clinical leadership within the Crisis team, overseeing care for patients personally managed as well as those cared for by medical staff under your direct supervision.
• Collaborate closely with the team manager and other senior colleagues to support the efficient operation and ongoing development of the service.
• Deliver direct clinical care and ensure active medical involvement in reviewing and updating care plans.
• Prepare timely, clear, and comprehensive written correspondence documenting assessments, treatment plans, progress, and discharges using the Trust’s IT and clinical record systems (training will be provided).
• Work in partnership with other agencies, facilitating smooth and timely patient transitions into and out of the team through effective liaison with relevant staff.
• Contribute to the collection and accurate recording of clinical data as required by the Trust and external agencies, including participation in clinical audits with appropriate administrative support.
• Attend regular directorate and managerial meetings, such as the Medical Advisory Committee and Directorate/Managerial liaison meetings, to ensure alignment with wider service goals.
• Engage actively in professional development by participating in CPD peer groups and clinical supervision sessions alongside medical colleagues.
• Maintain your own training and CPD programme, supported by your lead consultant, Associate Medical Director, or Clinical Director.
• Participate in cross-cover arrangements with medical colleagues for annual leave, study leave, and short-term sickness, as well as a daytime cover rota. Consultants also contribute to the Buckinghamshire Adults of Working Age out-of-hours rota, currently a 1 in 16 rota with 3% band A intensity, including full resident on-call shift cover.
• Enjoy entitlement to study leave (up to 30 days over 3 years) and related expenses (currently £2,700 over 3 years), in accordance with the Trust’s policies and national terms and conditions of service.