Consultant Psychiatrist - Carshalton and Wallington IRH

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking mental health trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist, leading a multidisciplinary team at the Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub. This permanent, full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to influence patient care and contribute to service development. With a commitment to high-quality mental health services and flexible working options, you will be part of a transformative journey in mental health care. Ideal candidates will possess strong medical leadership skills, be fully GMC registered, and have a passion for teaching and developing future mental health professionals.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Career Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Support for Staff Well-being

Qualifications

• Must be fully GMC registered with Approved Clinician and S12 approval.
• Eager to develop and expand mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and psychiatric assessment at C&W IRH.
• Ensure high-quality care and participate in audits and governance.

Skills

Medical Leadership

Psychiatric Assessment

Training and Teaching

Clinical Governance

Education

Fully GMC Registered

Approved Clinician

S12 Approval

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist - Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Carshalton and Wallington IRH, which has recently undergone a service transformation.

We are seeking a full-time consultant with interest and skills in providing strong medical leadership to advance our services. The role is offered on a permanent basis, with a tailored management leadership program available for interested individuals.

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust offers flexible working options, and we are open to discussing flexible arrangements at the interview stage.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be a Consultant Psychiatrist providing medical leadership to the Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub (C&W IRH) and offering sessional psychiatric assessment and advice to patients referred to the Sutton Single Point of Access Team.

In partnership with the team manager, the post-holder shares responsibility for ensuring the care delivered by the team is safe and of high quality, including participation in audits and clinical governance.

The role involves working within a well-established multidisciplinary team, interfacing with a Primary Care/Assessment team, a Home Treatment Team, inpatient wards, and specialist teams for Early Intervention in Psychosis, Personality Disorder, and adult ADHD.

The post includes responsibilities for training Foundation, GPVTS, and psychiatry trainees, as well as teaching medical students from St George's University of London.

Candidates must be fully GMC registered, with Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act, and should be either an established consultant or a specialist trainee within six months of completing their CCT, eager to develop and expand the service.

About us

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is committed to providing high-quality mental health care. Our services are rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission, with aspirations to be 'outstanding'.

We are undergoing significant transformation, including the development of new facilities at Springfield University Hospital, and are dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and community involvement.

We offer flexible working, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits to support our staff's well-being and professional growth.

Additional details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year plus London Zone allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Jubilee Health Centre East, 6 Stanley Park Road, Wallington, SM6 0EX