Consultant Psychiatrist - Lewisham Community Forensic Service

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Integrated Care System in London is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Lewisham Community Forensic Service. This role involves delivering specialized psychiatric care, managing complex mental health cases, and contributing to educational programs. Candidates should have solid communication skills, be registered with the General Medical Council, and have experience in community mental health services. A commitment to ongoing professional development and an understanding of health inequalities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in forensic or general adult psychiatry.
• Experience in community mental health services required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychiatric services and participate in the teaching program.
• Manage patients with complex mental health needs.
• Contribute to quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Psychiatric Knowledge

Leadership Skills

IT Competence

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Go back South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist - Lewisham Community Forensic Service

The closing date is 03 August 2025

There is an opportunity for a 6PA Consultant post in the Lewisham Community Forensic service.

This post will suit someone with good communication and liaison skills and excellent psychiatric knowledge. Candidates with a special interest will be supported to develop this as part of their role.

Main duties of the job

The job plan is 6 PAs including 1.5 sessions for Supporting Professional Activities. There may be the opportunity to take on additional sessions within the Forensic Directorate.

About us

The Lewisham Community Forensic Team is one of four borough-based community forensic teams in SLaM. It is made up of one full-time and three part time Consultant Psychiatrists (including this post), a full-time Team Leader, a Senior Psychologist, 3 Social Workers, 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses, an Out of Area placement coordinator and a Senior Administrator.

Job responsibilities

There is an active teaching programme conducted for the Forensic Directorate at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience on Friday mornings andthe successful applicant would be encouraged to participate. In addition, there are opportunities to teach psychiatrists-in-training and medical students as well other multi-disciplinary staff. Candidates with an understanding of health inequality issues are particularly encouraged to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in forensic or general adult psychiatry
• Section 12 approval
• Approved Clinician status
• Registered for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, management or research
• Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

• Inpatient or community forensic experience
• Management of patients with complex mental health needs
• Competence in the assessment and management of physical ill health
• Quality assurance & improvement
• Experience of teaching medical students, psychiatric trainees and other NHS staff
• Appreciation and understanding of health inequalities
• Experience in writing papers for academic journals and training materials
• Experience of participation in research project
• Completion of a portfolio demonstrating competence in supervising trainees
• Significant experience of working within community mental health services

Knowledge / Skills

• Medication management for treatment-resistant conditions
• Management of complex multi-source information to develop a formulation and management plan, integrating biological, psychological and social perspectives
• Physical health assessment and promotion
• Appropriate use of mental health and other legislation
• Use of reflective practice, both for continuous professional development and for team relationships and functioning
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Leadership and negotiation skills
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
• A commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience in data gathering and management
• IT competence
• Assessment and management of addiction and substance misuse
• Experience in leading Quality Improvement Initiatives

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 London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust