Consultant Psychiatrist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dynamic team in a full-time role focused on delivering high-quality mental health care. This position involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing individualized patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing acute mental health conditions and ensuring timely discharge planning. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a well-respected institution.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical work in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Ability to train and supervise junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the service and act as the Responsible Clinician.
• Conduct regular psychiatric reviews and contribute to care planning meetings.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Psychiatry

Risk Assessment

Teamwork

Mental Health Act Knowledge

Education

GMC Specialist Register

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Higher Degree in Relevant Areas

Job description

Job summary

This is a substantive post for a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to work on Fitzmary 1 ward. FM1 is a female ward based at Bethlem Royal Hospital that focuses on providing treatment and support to women experiencing an acute mental health crisis.

The post has become available following the relocation of the previous post holder. It is a full-time position for 10 sessions a week (working hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday).

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and oversee the delivery of individualized care for all patients admitted to the ward. The role requires collaboration with the ward team, families, and external agencies to ensure safe and effective management of acute mental health conditions, with a focus on recovery-oriented approaches and timely discharge planning.

They will also be part of an active Consultant body and will join the Borough Consultants on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

• Provide leadership for the service and act as the Responsible Clinician (RC) for patients admitted to the ward.
• Conduct regular psychiatric reviews and contribute to care planning meetings.
• Support community and inpatient colleagues, write tribunal reports, and attend tribunals as required.
• Foster good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate to encourage appropriate admissions, prompt discharges, and a cooperative approach to patient care.
• Engage with peer groups and support professional development.

About us

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of NHS mental health services across four South London Boroughs: Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. The Trust is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), serving 2 million patients annually, with 25,000 employees and a £2 billion annual turnover. It combines research, clinical excellence, and teaching to advance healthcare.

The Trust offers 230 services including community, inpatient, and outpatient care, with diverse staff and opportunities for professional development. It provides mental health services to local populations and specialized services including substance misuse and CAMHS, as well as tertiary services and international partnerships.

Details

Date posted: 07 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: Depending on experience, £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 334-CRY-6932642-JA-A

Location: Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, BR3 3BX

Job description

Please see the attached detailed Job description and Person specification for further information. Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Serena Lai for discussion about the post.

Person Specification

Essential

• GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of gaining CCT)
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Section 12 approval
• Eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007)
• Experience in clinical work in General Adult Psychiatry
• Knowledge and experience of the Mental Health Act
• Leadership and teamwork skills
• Expertise in risk assessment and evidence-based interventions
• Ability to train and supervise junior staff and students
• Compliance with Trust Occupational Health Guidelines

Desirable

• Higher degree in relevant areas
• Experience as an inpatient Consultant
• Experience in management and Quality Improvement activities
• Publications on relevant topics

Additional information

This post is subject to DBS check, and applicants require UK professional registration. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.