Consultant Psychiatrist Community Recovery Team South
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
National Health Service
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Clinical Social Worker, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Community Recovery Teams (CRT) in Newham are expanding from six whole time consultants to eight. This is one of two newly created post in an expanded service. The post offers a rare opportunity to work in a continuity model, working across both inpatients and the community providing greater continuity of care.
Main duties of the jobTo provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and medical management of patients, by delivering the following interventions:
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments, with development of care plans, taking into account patients' capabilities, strengths and resilience
- Mental state examination
- Clinical diagnosis
- Initiation and reviews of pharmacological treatments
- To lead multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation and management of individual's risk.
- Physical health assessments
- Referrals to other services (medical referrals, diagnostic tests, forensic services)- Liaison with GP, community and forensic services.
- Reviews of clinical progress and care plans
- Assessment of readiness for transfer to less restrictive setting and discharge planning.
- Safeguarding planning processes
- Consultation and liaison with families and carers.
- Liaison with the criminal justice system, police, Courts and probation when required for the careand management of patients.
About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are:
We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
Contract Permanent Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-MRLB
8327821
Job locations
Newham Centre for Mental Health Cherry Tree Way, Glen RoadLondonE
13 8SP
United Kingdom Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and medical management of patients, by delivering the following interventions:
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments, with development of care plans, taking into account patients capabilities, strengths and resilience
- Mental state examination
- Clinical diagnosis
- Initiation and reviews of pharmacological treatments
- To lead multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation and management of individuals risk.
- Physical health assessments
- Referrals to other services (medical referrals, diagnostic tests, forensic services)- Liaison with GP, community and forensic services.
- Reviews of clinical progress and care plans
- Assessment of readiness for transfer to less restrictive setting and discharge planning.
- Safeguarding planning processes
- Consultation and liaison with families and carers.
- Liaison with the criminal justice system, police, Courts and probation when required for the careand management of patients.
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and medical management of patients, by delivering the following interventions:
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments, with development of care plans, taking into account patients capabilities, strengths and resilience
- Mental state examination
- Clinical diagnosis
- Initiation and reviews of pharmacological treatments
- To lead multi-disciplinary assessment, formulation and management of individuals risk.
- Physical health assessments
- Referrals to other services (medical referrals, diagnostic tests, forensic services)- Liaison with GP, community and forensic services.
- Reviews of clinical progress and care plans
- Assessment of readiness for transfer to less restrictive setting and discharge planning.
- Safeguarding planning processes
- Consultation and liaison with families and carers.
- Liaison with the criminal justice system, police, Courts and probation when required for the careand management of patients.
For further information relating to this vacancy please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months (older adult or dual older adult/adult)
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3…
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