Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Fellow for the Inpatient Wards of General Adult Psychiatry at TOLWORTH Hospital. The role is full-time, offering training and educational opportunities, including a weekly academic programme. Candidates should be Post‑Foundation Year 2 or FY3 doctors seeking expertise for MRCPsych qualifications. Benefits include flexible working and career development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Positive environment

Qualifications

• Post‑Foundation Year 2 doctors.
• Doctors in FY3 seeking specific expertise.
• Doctors aiming to gain MRCPsych qualifications.
• Doctors looking to enhance their portfolio for training grade entry.
• Non‑training grade doctors (e.g., SAS doctors, Trust Fellows) seeking a formal educational structure.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team in modern psychiatric wards.
• Attend weekly academic programme.

Job description

Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Clinical Fellow in the Inpatient Wards of General Adult Psychiatry at TOLWORTH Hospital.

Position Details

• Full‑time (40 h per week).
• Core trainee equivalent level; grade based on qualifications and experience.
• Initial appointment of 6 months from June 2026, with potential extension of an additional 6 months subject to funding and availability.

Location & Team

The role is based at TOLWORTH Hospital and will be part of a multidisciplinary team in modern psychiatric wards. The Clinical Supervisor is the ward consultant and the ward also has a second ward doctor.

Who Should Apply

• Post‑Foundation Year 2 doctors.
• Doctors in FY3 seeking specific expertise.
• Doctors aiming to gain MRCPsych qualifications.
• Doctors looking to enhance their portfolio for training grade entry.
• Non‑training grade doctors (e.g., SAS doctors, Trust Fellows) seeking a formal educational structure.

Training & Development

Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available, including attendance at a weekly academic programme.

Working Hours & Call

• Out‑of‑hours on‑call is not compulsory, but participation in the on‑call duty rota may be taken if desired and available.
• Participation in the daytime on‑call duty roster is mandatory.

Benefits

• Flexible working.
• Career development.
• A variety of benefits to create a positive, welcoming environment for staff.

Contact & Application

We are proud to belong to South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We are inclusive, diverse and actively anti‑racist, inviting people from all backgrounds. Please refer to the attached JDPS for more information.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026.