Consultant Psychiatrist in the Rapid Assessment Psychosis Team


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE7 8JH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical duties of post holder 1. Provide an assessment, diagnosis and initial treatment plan for people referred to RAPT. To develop a bio-psycho-social formulation and to try and understand the reason for the referral/relapse2. To be flexible in how these assessments are delivered across Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. Face to face assessment will be the default with video and phone being used as an adjunct.3. To work with colleagues in the Acute Directorate and the AMHP teams when the crisis cannot be managed within RAPT and more intensive/urgent treatment is required.4. Provide contemporaneous documentation in Rio. This may include assessment tools which will be developed by the team. To make an initial care plan.5. Work collaboratively with the higher trainee, GP Resident and other team members to ensure a fair workload for all, with time for reflection, supervision and case discussion.6. To support the team administrators (deciding upon onward referrals, timely completion of GP letters)7. Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to the daily huddle/referrals meeting8. Provide Educational supervision to the higher trainee9. Act and practice in accordance with the General Medical Council and Royal College of Psychiatrists standards of conduct, ethics, and performance.10. Actively communicate with clinical and operational staff across all 3 Oxleas Boroughs to assist service delivery.11. To ensure the safety of patients, including safety netting advice and reporting all incidents. To have a good knowledge of safeguarding policies.12. To fully understand the business continuity management system and your role in implementing its process

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