Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry (CRHT) | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

OverviewThe Trust is seeking to recruit a full-time Consultant for St Helens/Knowsley CRHT Mid Mersey. The post is based in Harry Blackman House, Peasley Cross Hospital. The post holder will work collaboratively with our Operational Manager and Clinical Service Manager to provide leadership and clinical expertise to the CRHT and ensure delivery of an excellent, responsive, and high-quality service. ResponsibilitiesClinical duties: patient reviews and home visits to see urgent or emergency reviews for patients open to the team; the bulk of cases will be reviewed onsite. Management of complex cases and provision of consultative advice on patient care to other team members. Clinical leadership of the team by participating in MDTs to discuss allocations of patients and to assume responsibilities for such patients as per the MHA Code of Practice. Care planning and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies. Mental Health Act implementation. Maintain contemporaneous documentation electronically on patient records and timely communications with primary care colleagues. General dutiesThe post holder would be expected to work on Rio, the Trust's electronic health record system. Training for this will be provided on induction. The post holder would record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively in a timely fashion. The post holder would undertake an annual appraisal, CPD, and maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, and abide by its professional codes of conduct. It is essential that the post holder has Mental Health Act Section 12(2) status. Participation in annual job plan review with the Clinical Director. Participation in service and business planning activity for the locality and, where appropriate, for the whole mental health service. About the organisation: Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people and delivering specialist inpatient and community services across the region. We support staff to do their best work and work with service users, families, and carers to co-design future services. We offer a programme of organisational and service transformation to improve quality while reducing costs. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. QualificationsMental Health Act Section 12(2) status is essential. General Medical Council registration and adherence to its professional codes of conduct. Experience in leadership and MDT coordination within a CRHT/acute mental health setting is desirable. External/Other dutiesThe Trust supports consultant involvement in regional and national groups, subject to discussion and approval with the Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer. From time to time, it may be necessary to carry out other duties as may be assigned with agreement by the Trust. Reasonable proposed changes should not be unreasonably withheld.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-28