Consultant Psychiatrist (Intensive Outreach team) inBradford inBradford PUBLISHED 1 NOV 2024

Band Consultant: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a keen and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist for our General Adult Intensive Outreach Team, in a place where your team values you. We want someone who is a changemaker so come join us to help us reshape the future to work within a multi-disciplinary team based at Fieldhead Business Centre, Bradford.

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides award winning, high quality mental health, community, learning disability and children's services, across Bradford district and Craven.

You will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive community based mental health service that is responsive to the needs of the local population. Our CMHTs deliver a high standard of community-based treatment, care, and support for people with complex and enduring mental health problems that need specialist intervention, beyond what primary care is able to provide.

Applicants should have a higher qualification in psychiatry (Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent) and be included on or be eligible for inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register. Specialty Registrars who are within 6 months of attainment of CCST at the time of interview are eligible to apply. The appointee will need to be both AC and S12 approved at the time of the interview, or be fully eligible for approval.

  • Assessment of new referrals and attending their formulation meetings.
  • Medical review of patients as agreed in multi-disciplinary meetings.
  • Attending daily huddle meetings
  • Home visits when required.
  • Attending multidisciplinary case review meetings whenever they are arranged.
  • Attending weekly team meeting/leadership meetings.
  • Attending management and academic meetings: -
  • Once a month - Medical Council.
  • Once a month- Community Consultants Meeting
  • Once in 3 months - Peer Group Meeting.
  • Once a month - Team Quality & Safety Meeting.
  • Advice to GP's/Liaison Teams/Hospitals (occasional hospital attendance may be required).
  • Preparing reports and attending mental health tribunals for patients on Community Treatment Orders.
  • Reviewing and preparing reports for patients subject to Sec 37/41 of the Mental Health Act 1983.


Closing Date: 29th December 2024


Shortlisting Date: w/c 30th December 2024


Interview Date: 10th February 2025

About us

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.


Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a keen and enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist for our General Adult Intensive Outreach Team, in a place where your team values you. We want someone who is a changemaker so come join us to help us reshape the future to work within a multi-disciplinary team based at Fieldhead Business Centre, Bradford.

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides award winning, high quality mental health, community, learning disability and children's services, across Bradford district and Craven.

You will work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive community based mental health service that is responsive to the needs of the local population. Our CMHTs deliver a high standard of community-based treatment, care, and support for people with complex and enduring mental health problems that need specialist intervention, beyond what primary care is able to provide.

Applicants should have a higher qualification in psychiatry (Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent) and be included on or be eligible for inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register. Specialty Registrars who are within 6 months of attainment of CCST at the time of interview are eligible to apply. The appointee will need to be both AC and S12 approved at the time of the interview, or be fully eligible for approval.

  • Assessment of new referrals and attending their formulation meetings.
  • Medical review of patients as agreed in multi-disciplinary meetings.
  • Attending daily huddle meetings
  • Home visits when required.
  • Attending multidisciplinary case review meetings whenever they are arranged.
  • Attending weekly team meeting/leadership meetings.
  • Attending management and academic meetings: -
  • Once a month - Medical Council.
  • Once a month- Community Consultants Meeting
  • Once in 3 months - Peer Group Meeting.
  • Once a month - Team Quality & Safety Meeting.
  • Advice to GP's/Liaison Teams/Hospitals (occasional hospital attendance may be required).
  • Preparing reports and attending mental health tribunals for patients on Community Treatment Orders.
  • Reviewing and preparing reports for patients subject to Sec 37/41 of the Mental Health Act 1983.


Closing Date: 29th December 2024


Shortlisting Date: w/c 30th December 2024


Interview Date: 10th February 2025

About us

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.


Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.



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