Consultant Psychiatrist - Learning Disability

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant for Learning Disabilities Psychiatry at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup. The post is a fixed-term, full-time contract (12 months) with 10 sessions per week and London weighting.

The successful candidate will join the Mental Health and Challenging Behaviour Team and deliver clinical assessments, care planning, and outpatient clinics. The role includes a caseload of 80–100 patients, with diagnoses spanning psychosis, anxiety, OCD, and dementia.

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required.
• Eligibility for inclusion on GMC Specialist Register (CCT/equiv/CESR) is required.
• Relevant experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessments of patients with mental health and contribute to care plans.
• Conduct a minimum of 4 Mental Health out-patient clinics per week.
• Manage a caseload of 80–100 Mental Health patients, including Challenging Behaviour and dementia.

Education

GMC Registration

Inclusion or eligibility for inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register (CCT/equiv/CESR)

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 277-8249647-LR

Site Queen Mary's Hospital Town Sidcup Salary £113,565 - £150,569 London weighting £2,162 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust was formed in April 1995 and is a provider of Community and Hospital Mental Health and Learning Disability
Services for Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley. It is a specialist provider of Forensic and Challenging Behaviour services for Bexley, Greenwich,
Lewisham, North Southwark, Bromley and Kent Prisons. Since 2010,

Oxleas also provides a range of physical health services to adults and
children in the community in the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. These range from health visitors and community midwives working with thevery young, to district nurses and therapists meeting the physical health needs of older people.

Main duties of the job

Greenwich ALD – The post holder will be part of the Mental Health and Challenging Behaviour Team and will undertake clinical assessments of
patients with mental health and contribute to care plans accordingly.

They will conduct a minimum of 4 Mental Health out-patient clinics per week. You will have a caseload of between 80 and 100 Mental Health
(including Challenging Behaviour and Dementia). Diagnoses will include psychosis, anxiety, OCD, affective disorders, and dementia, autism,
ADHD etc.

The ALD service - Provides specialist health care and services for people over the age of 18 with learning disabilities living in Greenwich,
Bromley, and Bexley boroughs. The teams aim to provide high quality, evidence-based assessment, monitoring and intervention to support peoplewith learning disabilities to become and stay well, independent and to live a meaningful life. Service users are empowered to be active participantsin their own care and in service development.

Working for our organisation

At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prisonacross England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care forpeople with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.

Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big
employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar
trusts.

“We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it’s a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it’s a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to
improve people’s lives.”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full job description and person specification please view the attachments. The job description will provide the post holder with the full tasks and responsibilities of the roles. The person specifications will provide the post holder with the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required for the roles.

The successful candidate will join the pathway management team and support in the design and development of the pathway’s future.
Applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly will be welcomed.

There is the possibility of a wider / senior clinical leadership role within the Adult Learning Disability Directorate and the organisation for experienced candidates. Please call for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

• Inclusion or eligibility for inclusion on GMC's Specialist Register (CCT/equiv/CESR)

Experience

• Relevent Experience

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct.Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.