Clinical Fellows in Psychiatry – Inpatient Services

NHS; Tooting; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking Clinical Fellows in Psychiatry for full-time posts at Springfield Hospital in Tooting. These roles are aimed at doctors at various stages of their careers, providing opportunities for training, development, and participation in a modern, multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in managing mental health conditions under supervision.
• Evidence of participation in audit and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Work as ward doctors in modern inpatient environments.
• Participate in training and educational opportunities.
• Engage in MDT approach within psychiatric wards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organisation skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registered

Basic degree, e.g. BSc

Job description

Go back South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Clinical Fellows in Psychiatry – Inpatient Services

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to work as Clinical Fellows in our Inpatient Wards in General Adult Psychiatry.

This is for Full time (40 hours per week) posts at South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust, based at Springfield Hospital, Tooting, London.

These posts are being offered at the equivalent of Core Trainee level, and the appointment would be at a grade based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The post will be initially for 6 months. But there is the possibility that the posts may be extended for a further 6 months, by mutual agreement and subject to availability and funding.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will work at Springfield Hospital, as part of an MDT in modern in-patient psychiatric wards. For each of these posts, the clinical supervisor will be the ward consultant, all of whom are based solely on the wards. Each ward also has a second ward doctor (a core trainee or clinical fellow).

However, the posts are suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation Year 2, doctors seeking attainment of specific expertise in an FY3 year, or an additional clinical post while they obtain MRCPsych qualifications.

The posts will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training Grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts.

Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates, including attendance at the weekly academic programme.

Out of hours on-call is not a compulsory part of the role, but there may be an opportunity to take part in the on-call rota, if desired and subject to availability. Participation in the Daytime Duty Doctor cover is expected.

If you are an energetic and motivated doctor who would like to join our service, then we would like to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Job responsibilities

These 6-month Clinical Fellow (CF) posts (from August 2025- February 2026) are being offered at core trainee equivalent level, and the appointment would be at a salary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. Successful applicants will work as ward doctors in friendly, modern in-patient environments.

Several posts are available. The posts will be suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation and other Medical Trainees seeking next step experience.

The posts will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts.

Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates. There may also be an opportunity for interested candidates to take on a further 6-month CF role in the same or a different post, by mutual agreement, and dependent on availability.

Please refer attached JDPS for more information's

Person Specification

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC Registered
• Other basic degree, e.g. BSc,
• Honours or undergraduate distinction

Experience

• 2 years of post-qualification experience
• Management of mental health conditions under supervision
• Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
• Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training.

Audit and Research

• A good understanding of the principles
• Good communication skills. Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Good organisation skills
• Honesty and reliability Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
• Evidence of participation in audit and clinical governance activity
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.

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.

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield Hospital

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

£49,909 to £61,825 a yearPer annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowances

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

294-MEDI-0441-CS

Job locations

Springfield Hospital

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