Oxford Health NHS Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Community Mental Health Team
The closing date is 21 July 2026

Job summary
We are recruiting a part-time Consultant Psychiatrists (6 sessions per week) to join our Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Aylesbury. Working alongside another consultant and multidisciplinary teams embedded in our CMHT, you will provide clinical leadership, direct patient care and contribute to the ongoing development of a modern model of community mental healthcare, providing recovery focused evidence-based treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness. Referrals are triaged and undergo initial assessment by the Mental Health Gateway (a Single Point of Access) which operates independently from the CMHT. We are currently also recruiting to new Intensive Case Management (ICM) positions which will be integrated into the CMHT. This role is ideally suited to clinicians who are passionate about improving outcomes for people with mental illness, reducing health inequalities and delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Oxford Health is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading mental health trusts, with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, research and medical leadership. We are committed to supporting our consultants through flexible working, high-quality professional development, research opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing. If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role with the opportunity to develop your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team.
• Responsibility for patients seen by you, together with those seen by medical staff directly supervised by you.
• With other consultants in the team, have responsibility for the clinical governance and service development of the team as clinical leads for the team. You will support the team to work in line with Core Clinical Standards.
• Assess new routine referrals (where indicated) from other agencies alongside other clinicians, provide consultations to non-medical clinicians and offer ongoing management for patients requiring longer term care.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies, in particular with liaison with staff from other teams to manage smooth and timely transfer into and out of the CMHT.
• Contribute to the collection of data as required by the Trust and other relevant agencies. This includes the timely recording of clinical activity data, and participation in clinical audit with appropriate administrative support.

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 267-BUCKSCONS-139
Job locations: Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury
This is a modern psychiatric hospital opened in 2014, offering both inpatient and outpatient facilities. It currently houses the Aylesbury General and Older Adult CMHTs, Memory Clinic, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment and Psychological Services teams, along with the county's Early Intervention in Psychosis, Perinatal, Eating Disorders and Neuromodulation services, along with an ADHD and ASD diagnostic service and pharmacy. There are four inpatient wards acute working-age adult (one male, one female), older adult (mixed) and inpatient rehabilitation. The acute inpatient wards are AIMS accredited and the ECT suite has ECTAS accreditation with multiple commendations. This centralisation of services promotes efficient communication and integrated working across different teams.

Saffron House, High Wycombe
The move to Saffron House in June 2021 brought together mental health services across the age range, including CAMHS, CMHT, older adult CMHT, Crisis Team and Psychological Therapies, along with Continuing Healthcare under one roof along with space for cross-country services including Perinatal and Early Intervention in Psychosis. The hub was co-created with people who use mental health services and staff in South Buckinghamshire and sustainability was placed at the heart of the building's redesign.

Amersham Health Centre, Amersham
To allow proximity and ease of access to service users and families, the Chiltern East CMHT has a satellite site in Amersham, which is more central to the team's catchment area. The care coordinators, duty service, administrators, junior doctors, and managers are based on this site. Outpatient clinics take place in Amersham Health Centre or in the community.

We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Medical degree
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview).
• Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post.

Desirable

• MSc or higher degree
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of clinical work in specialty at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 years
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
• Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
• Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
• Experience of working at consultant level in an inpatient environment.

Teaching
Essential

• Experience in teaching resident doctors
• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals

Desirable

• Medical education qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address: Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Associate Medical Director Owen Laughton-Curwell, owen.laughtoncurwell@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 01865901517