Consultant Psychiatrist – Early Intervention Service

Job overview

BSMHFT are seeking to appoint a part time (5 PA) Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry within the Integrated Community Service area to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to the Solihull Early Intervention Team.

Early Intervention teams provide intensive support to people who are suffering from a first episode of psychosis using a flexible and creative approach to engagement. Treatments provided are evidenced based.

The post holder will require a CCT or equivalent in General Adult Psychiatry and entry onto the Specialist Register or be within six months of achieving this.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the Solihull Early Intervention Team in delivering responsive, effective and inclusive mental health community services to the designated catchment area.  They will assess, treat and provide expert assessments informed by evidence for referred individuals with first episode psychosis using a multidisciplinary approach.  Service users requiring intensive care may be managed in collaboration with the Home Treatment Service.

Tailored assessments and interventions around Coping Strategies, Managing Risk, Relapse Prevention, Substance Misuse, Psychological Interventions, Medication Management and promotion of Engagement with Treatment Plans will also be required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full information about the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.