Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry - Home Treatment Team

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a progressive Home Treatment Team (HTT) in the North West of England. This role offers the chance to provide clinical leadership within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, helping deliver high-quality acute psychiatric care in the community.

With flexible job planning, relocation support, and protected time for professional development, this post is ideal for psychiatrists looking to combine a stimulating clinical role with opportunities in teaching, audit, and research.

Main Duties

• Ward/Service Base: Community-based role with no inpatient responsibility. You’ll work primarily with the HTT, seeing patients at Trust sites and in their homes.
• Patient Profile: The HTT receives around 35 new referrals per week and maintains a caseload of ~40 patients, focusing on intensive community support to avoid admissions and unnecessary detentions.
• Team Structure: The HTT is multidisciplinary, including Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Mental Health Practitioners, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Occupational Therapists, Recovery Workers, and administrative staff.
• On-Call Rota: 1:17 covering General Adult and Older Adult Psychiatry in the locality, attracting a 3% availability supplement and 0.5 PA.
• Non-Clinical Work: Yes. 2.5 SPAs per week for CPD, audit, research, quality improvement projects, and teaching. Opportunities also exist for postgraduate supervision and research involvement.

The Hospital / Trust

The Trust delivers a wide range of mental health services across multiple community and hospital sites in the region, including:

• Inpatient Care: Several acute wards, a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, and older adult wards.
• Community Services: Home Treatment Teams, Community Mental Health Teams, 24/7 Initial Response Service, and Liaison Psychiatry.
• Education & Research: The Trust has strong partnerships with local universities and a well-established research and development department. Doctors are encouraged to take part in medical education, audit, and quality improvement projects.

The Location

Based in the North West of England, this post offers the best of both urban and rural living.
• Community: A diverse and multicultural population with a mix of vibrant towns and scenic countryside.
• Lifestyle: Affordable cost of living, with access to beautiful national parks and coastlines.
• Transport: Excellent motorway, rail, and bus links, with Manchester and Liverpool airports both within easy reach.
• Education: A wide choice of schools, including several rated “Good” and “Outstanding,” and nearby universities.
• Family-Friendly: A safe, welcoming environment with strong community links.

Requirements

To apply, you will need:
 • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
 • Full GMC registration with licence to practise
 • MRCPsych or equivalent
 • CCT (or within 6 months), CESR, or equivalent
 • Approved Clinician & Section 12 status (or eligibility within 3 months)
 • Broad experience in General Adult Psychiatry
 • Commitment to teaching, audit, CPD, and clinical governance

How BDI Resourcing Can Support

When applying through BDI Resourcing, you’ll benefit from expert recruitment support:

Before Appointment:
 • Tailored CV guidance
 • Application support with NHS-specific expertise
 • Video interview preparation with psychiatry-specific examples
 • Salary, contract, and relocation package negotiations

After Appointment:
 • Assistance with documents, COS, and visa applications
 • Relocation support including housing and travel
 • Family support for finding schools and settling in
 • Ongoing pastoral care and career guidance

How to Apply

To apply, simply send your CV to bardhi@bdiresourcing.com. A member of our psychiatry recruitment team will be in touch. For questions or more details, email the same address.