Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Junior Clinical Fellow for a full‑time, 6‑month position. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and developing care plans. Candidates must have two years of NHS clinical experience as a medical doctor. The role offers access to supervision, study leave, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment that promotes flexible working and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to supervision

Study leave

Teaching opportunities

Supportive culture promoting flexible working

Qualifications

• Two years of NHS clinical experience as a medical doctor.
• Prior experience in psychiatric or acute care settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage inpatient and team caseloads.
• Attend ward rounds, team meetings, and CPA meetings.
• Conduct physical health monitoring and investigations as needed.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

Commitment to equality and professional standards

Education

NHS clinical experience as a medical doctor

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Reviewing and managing inpatient and team caseloads, handling day‑to‑day service workload.
• Attending ward rounds, team meetings and Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings.
• Carrying out risk assessments and formulating appropriate risk management plans.
• Developing and implementing care plans for patients.
• Conducting physical health monitoring, including physical examinations and investigations as needed.
• Liaising with GPs, other professionals and external teams.
• Maintaining accurate, clear record‑keeping in the Trust’s electronic notes system (reports, letters, discharge notifications, summaries).
• Participating in service evaluation, audit, research and quality improvement activities.
• Engaging in service development and clinical governance activities.
• Participating in academic activities including teaching, case presentations and reflective practice sessions.
• Receiving regular supervision and support, with access to study leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Two years of NHS clinical experience as a medical doctor.
• Adaptability, strong communication skills and a commitment to equality and professional standards.
• Prior experience in psychiatric or acute care settings is desirable.

Equality, Diversity and EEO

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, supporting equality of opportunity for all protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be provided for candidates with a disability.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Full‑time, 6‑month Junior Clinical Fellow position; direct clinical care, ward rounds, risk assessment and care planning. Access to supervision, study leave, teaching opportunities and a supportive culture that promotes flexible working and staff wellbeing.