Consultant Psychiatrist

Evolve Staffing Ltd. is seeking an exceptional Consultant Psychiatrist for an adult mental health department based in Headington, Oxford. Situated within a major university city health trust, this role involves delivering high-caliber clinical care, evidence-based psychiatric interventions, and senior medical leadership. The successful candidate will work with a skilled multidisciplinary team to manage a caseload of adult service users experiencing severe depression, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and acute stress reactions, providing comprehensive care across outpatient and community outreach environments. Core Clinical Responsibilities: * Deliver expert clinical leadership for adult psychiatric services in the Headington area, conducting comprehensive clinical evaluations and risk formulations. * Formulate and implement holistic, recovery-focused treatment plans combining pharmacotherapy and referrals for evidence-based psychological therapies. * Fulfill statutory duties as an Approved Clinician (AC) and Section 12(2) doctor under the Mental Health Act, completing formal statutory assessments and tribunal documentation. * Chair Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings and participate actively in complex multi-agency case conferences. * Engage in collaborative working relationships with acute hospital departments, primary care networks (PCNs), and social care providers across Oxford. * Contribute to clinical teaching, audit programmes, and research initiatives within the Oxford healthcare environment. Essential Candidate Criteria: * Full GMC Registration with an active Licence to Practise. * Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry. * MRCPsych qualification or equivalent international qualification. * Valid Section 12(2) approval and current Approved Clinician (AC) status in England. * Demonstrated clinical experience as a Consultant Psychiatrist within an NHS hospital or community setting. Other Details: * End Date: 30th November 2026 (High potential for contract extension) * Shift Timings: 09:30 to 17:00 (Full-Time) #EvolveStaffingLtd #ConsultantPsychiatrist #Headington #OxfordJobs #OxfordshireNHS #PsychiatryCareers #ApprovedClinician #Section12 #MedicalRecruitmentUK #LocumPsychiatrist

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