The Joint Guidance on the Employment of
Consultant Psychiatrists has been revised and this document
replaces the one produced in 2005. It omits all
reference to prescribed numbers of consultant psychiatrists
as it highlights the importance of assessing the need for the
post in the context of the multi disciplinary team and the
value of job planning. Furthermore, the new
version includes an example job description and person
specification for ease of local implementation.
Responsibility and Accountability: Moving on for New Ways of
Working to a Creative, Capable Workforce is intended for practical
use by multi disciplinary teams in decision making by clarifying
for all professions where their responsibilites and
accountabilities lie.
Updated 15
November 2010