Lead Consultant Psychiatrist – Urgent Care (Teesside)

Haringey GP Federation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Teesside is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Urgent Care Service. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality psychiatric care, integrate into crisis services, and ensure effective patient management. Candidates must possess an MB BS qualification, be GMC registered, and have strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to support mental health services across the South and North of Tees.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership skills and the ability to influence change.
• Participation in continuous professional development is essential.
• Must possess excellent clinical knowledge in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Work mainly with the South of Tees Urgent Care Service.
• Attend team daily huddles for patient discussions.
• Involved in crisis assessment and intervention.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

A healthcare provider in Teesside is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Urgent Care Service. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality psychiatric care, integrate into crisis services, and ensure effective patient management. Candidates must possess an MB BS qualification, be GMC registered, and have strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to support mental health services across the South and North of Tees.