Locum Psychiatrist Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

    Location: Southampton

    Contract: Locum, Temporary, Full-time, Mon-Fri, 09:00-17:30

    Duration: 4-month contract

    Rate: Negotiable hourly rate

    Start Date: ASAP

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Locum Psychiatrist to join the Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for a temporary role based in Southampton. The successful candidate will provide psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for adults with mental health conditions in a community setting. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with moderate to severe mental health disorders.

Key Responsibilities

    Clinical Assessment: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for patients referred to the CMHT, developing appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings.

    Diagnosis & Treatment: Diagnose mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, and provide evidence-based treatment options, including pharmacological management.

    Patient Care: Manage and monitor the care of patients in the community, ensuring effective treatment and interventions to support their recovery and prevent hospital admissions.

    Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team (MDT): Work alongside nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.

    Crisis Management: Offer psychiatric expertise during mental health crises, ensuring immediate and effective interventions.

    Patient Reviews: Regularly review the progress of patients and adjust care plans in response to changing needs.

    Family Support: Provide guidance and psychoeducation to families and caregivers regarding the patient s condition and treatment.

    Legal & Ethical Compliance: Ensure all care is provided in accordance with relevant mental health legislation and professional standards.

    Documentation: Maintain clear and accurate clinical records, ensuring all assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes are properly documented.

Essential Requirements

    Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent medical degree with full GMC registration (or equivalent for non-UK doctors).

    Specialist Registration: Full GMC Specialist Registration in Psychiatry.

    Experience: Significant experience in adult psychiatry, preferably within a community mental health setting.

    Clinical Skills: Proficient in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, including medication management.

    Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams effectively.

    Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care.

    Legal Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act and other relevant mental health legislation.

Desirable Skills

    Experience with psychiatric crisis intervention and risk management.

    Prior experience working within a community-based mental health team.

    Knowledge of local mental health resources and services.