We are recruiting a part-time Consultant Psychiatrists (6 sessions per week) to join our Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Aylesbury.
Working alongside another consultant and multidisciplinary teams embedded in our CMHT, you will provide clinical leadership, direct patient care and contribute to the ongoing development of a modern model of community mental healthcare, providing recovery focused evidence-based treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness.
Referrals are triaged and undergo initial assessment by the Mental Health Gateway (a Single Point of Access) which operates independently from the CMHT. We are currently also recruiting to new Intensive Case Management (ICM) positions which will be integrated into the CMHT.
This role is ideally suited to clinicians who are passionate about improving outcomes for people with mental illness, reducing health inequalities and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
Oxford Health is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading mental health trusts, with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, research and medical leadership. We are committed to supporting our consultants through flexible working, high-quality professional development, research opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing.
If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role with the opportunity to develop your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team.
Responsibility for patients seen by you, together with those seen by medical staff directly supervised by you.
With other consultants in the team, have responsibility for the clinical governance and service development of the team as clinical leads for the team. You will support the team to work in line with Core Clinical Standards.
Assess new routine referrals (where indicated) from other agencies alongside other clinicians, provide consultations to non-medical clinicians and offer ongoing management for patients requiring longer term care.
Work collaboratively with other agencies, in particular with liaison with staff from other teams to manage smooth and timely transfer into and out of the CMHT.
Contribute to the collection of data as required by the Trust and other relevant agencies. This includes the timely recording of clinical activity data, and participation in clinical audit with appropriate administrative support.
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As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
The Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury
This is a modern psychiatric hospital opened in 2014, offering both inpatient and outpatient facilities. It currently houses the Aylesbury General and Older Adult CMHTs, Memory Clinic, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment and Psychological Services teams, along with the county’s Early Intervention in Psychosis, Perinatal, Eating Disorders and Neuromodulation services, along with an ADHD and ASD diagnostic service and pharmacy.
There are four inpatient wards – acute working-age adult (one male, one female), older adult (mixed) and inpatient rehabilitation. The acute inpatient wards are AIMS accredited and the ECT suite has ECTAS accreditation with multiple commendations.
This centralisation of services promotes efficient communication and integrated working across different teams.
Saffron House, High Wycombe
The move to Saffron House in June 2021 brought together mental health services across the age range, including CAMHS, CMHT, older adult CMHT, Crisis Team and Psychological Therapies, along with Continuing Healthcare under one roof along with space for cross-country services including Perinatal and Early Intervention in Psychosis. The hub was co-created with people who use mental health services and staff in South Buckinghamshire and sustainability was placed at the heart of the building’s redesign.
Amersham Health Centre, Amersham
To allow proximity and ease of access to service users and families, the Chiltern East CMHT has a satellite site in Amersham, which is more central to the team’s catchment area. The care coordinators, duty service, administrators, junior doctors, and managers are based on this site. Outpatient clinics take place in Amersham Health Centre or in the community.
We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).
