Consultant Psychiatrist, General Adult Psychiatry

We are recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership on Tazetta Suite , a 16-bed male acute inpatient ward at the Oleaster Hospital. The post holder will lead daily inpatient reviews, manage admissions and discharges, act as Responsible Clinician, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The role includes collaboration with Home Treatment Teams and community services, participation in safety huddles, clinical governance, teaching, and involvement in the consultant on-call rota. This substantive 10 PA post offers opportunities for service development, research, and CPD within a large and diverse mental health trust.

Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and hold MRCPsych or equivalent. Section 12(2) approval, approved clinician status and CCT accreditation in General Psychiatry or within 6 months of obtaining CCT are also essential.

The acute care service model incorporates the provision of evidence based and patient orientated assessment and treatment provision for people experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. Services are part of a wider care and treatment pathway that encompasses crisis services, specialist services and primary and secondary community services.

The majority of patients are likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act and the post holder will work with the ward manager, the psychologist, the matron and the occupational therapist as part of a broad based leadership team to improve the care of patients.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Please find the duties and responsibilities listed in the detailed job description attached to this vacancy.