Lead trauma-informed psychiatric care with the Oxford City Assertive Outreach Team, using therapeutic relationships and community-based interventions in Oxford.
This Consultant Psychiatrist role supports people with severe mental illness who struggle to access or remain connected with traditional services. You will provide person-centred, recovery-focused care through persistent engagement, shared decision-making, and multidisciplinary working. The service addresses mental health alongside wider wellbeing factors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage people persistently through respectful, flexible community-based care
- Build trusting therapeutic relationships over time
- Support collaborative care planning and informed decisions
- Manage risk through engagement, contact, and formulation
- Work with partner agencies to promote recovery and continuity
Requirements:
- Consultant Psychiatrist experience supporting severe mental illness
- Commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Understanding of health equity and social inclusion
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement
Use psychiatric leadership, relational practice, and collaborative risk management to support meaningful community lives across Oxford.
Consultant Psychiatrist Assertive Outreach Oxford employer: NHS Jobs
Join South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, a leading employer in mental health care, where you can advance your career as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Our supportive work culture prioritizes employee growth through ongoing professional development and training opportunities, while our commitment to community care allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of diverse service users. Located in vibrant South London, we offer a unique chance to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation in mental health services.
