Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist - Merton IRH

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in London is seeking an energetic consultant psychiatrist to join the South West Merton Integrated Recovery Hub. The role involves providing medical and clinical leadership within the Adult Mental Health Services for Merton, ensuring care for complex cases. Applicants must have Section 12 (2) approval and Approved Clinician status. The vacancy arises due to the resignation of the previous postholder.

Qualifications

• Must provide medical and clinical leadership within Adult Mental Health Services.
• Experience working in dynamic and complex mental health environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the South West Merton Integrated Recovery Hub team.
• Provide treatment and care for individuals with complex and enduring needs.
• Ensure accountability to the Clinical Director for the Community Service Line.

Education

Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act

Approved Clinician status or eligibility

Job description

Overview

The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist for the South West Merton Integrated Recovery Hub. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen because the substantive postholder has resigned from the post.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic consultant psychiatrist to join this dynamic team.

Role and Responsibilities

The postholder will provide medical and clinical leadership to the South West Merton Integrated Recovery Hub (IRH) within Adult Mental Health Services for Merton. The South West Merton IRH (with internal GP alignment) is one of three such teams in the London Borough of Merton, the other being North East Merton IRH. Both IRHs provide treatment and care for those with more complex and enduring needs, alongside a Merton Primary Care Liaison Service which operates as a clearly defined single point of access for all community referrals and a Merton Home Treatment Team. In addition, there are separate community teams for Early Intervention in Psychosis (Sutton and Merton EIS) and a Complex Needs Service for people with Personality Disorder (Sutton and Merton CNS). There is also a Trust run Merton Talking Therapies service comprising of IAPT and wellbeing services for patients with mild/moderate mental health difficulties.

Accountability

The post will be managerially/operationally accountable to the Clinical Director for the Community (adult) Service Line and responsible to the Associate Clinical Director for the borough.

Qualifications

The Consultant will have Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act and Approved Clinician status. (or eligibility)

Additional information

Please see attached JDPS for detailed Job Description and main responsibilities

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Oct 2025