Psychiatrist

Hojona Ltd; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a multidisciplinary team, delivering medical care to individuals with severe mental health conditions. The role involves managing 345 patients, conducting assessments, and overseeing treatment plans. Ideal candidates will hold a primary medical degree, MRCPsych, and have substantial experience in psychiatric care. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including NHS pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

32-34 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to Trust gymnasium

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years full-time approved higher psychiatric training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of severe mental illness treatment approaches.
• Experience with CPA processes and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage shared clinical caseload of 345 patients.
• Conduct new patient assessments weekly.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Teaching

Education

Primary medical degree

MRCPsych or equivalent

Specialist Register inclusion

Job description

Overview

Our client seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide medical leadership for the Putney and Roehampton CMHT, serving individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. You\'ll work alongside a specialist medical colleague in a well-established, multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused care to an ethnically and socially diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership to a 20.6 WTE multidisciplinary team
• Manage shared clinical caseload of 345 patients (132 CPA, 213 non-CPA)
• Conduct 2-3 new patient assessments weekly for Wandsworth Single Point of Access
• Deliver outpatient clinics, home visits, and crisis interventions
• Oversee risk assessment, medication management, and recovery-focused care planning

Professional Duties

• Participate in Mental Health Act assessments with Section 12(2) approval
• Supervise junior medical staff, including Core and Higher Specialty Trainees
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Engage in teaching medical students from St George\'s University of London

Service Development

• Participate in service planning and business development activities
• Contribute to Trust-wide quality improvement and innovation programs
• Support implementation of new clinical pathways and evidence-based practices
• Engage with third sector partners and community organizations
• 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor and 1.0 WTE ST4-6 trainee
• Comprehensive MDT including CPNs, OT, Psychology, Employment Specialists
• Strong administrative and IT support infrastructure
• Modern facilities at Queen Mary\'s Hospital, Roehampton

Professional Development

• Active CPD program with weekly academic meetings
• Research opportunities through Clinical Research Unit
• Mentoring program for new consultants
• Annual appraisal and revalidation support
• Access to St George\'s University library services

Qualifications & Experience

• Primary medical degree with full GMC registration
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• GMC Specialist Register inclusion for General Adult Psychiatry (or eligible within 3 months)
• Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
• Experience: Minimum 3 years full-time approved higher psychiatric training
• Comprehensive knowledge of severe mental illness treatment approaches
• Expertise in psychopharmacological interventions and clinical management
• Experience with CPA processes, risk assessment, and management
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments

Core Competencies

• Exceptional clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong communication abilities with diverse stakeholder groups
• Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and continuous improvement
• Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Collaborative approach to working with statutory and voluntary sector partners
• Additional specialist qualifications or subspecialty expertise
• Formal qualifications in psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, MBT)
• Higher degree or significant research experience
• Teaching qualifications and evidence of educational excellence
• Experience in service planning, development, and change management
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Occupational health clearance
• Three satisfactory professional references
• Right to work in UK verification

Organizational Context

South West London & St George\'s Mental Health NHS Trust serves over 1 million people across Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton, and Wandsworth. Operating 150+ services from 96 locations, they provide comprehensive mental health care including:

• Community and inpatient adult and older adult services
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Specialist services including forensic, eating disorders, and perinatal care
• Primary care psychological therapies (IAPT)
• Learning disability and neuropsychiatry services

Package & Benefits

• Salary: NHS Consultant scale
• Programmed Activities: 10 PAs (7.5 DCC, 2.5 SPA)
• Contract: Permanent substantive position
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• NHS pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
• 32-34 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 30 days study leave over 3 years with financial allowance
• On-call supplement (3% for 1:20 rota participation)
• Flexible and agile working arrangements available
• Professional development opportunities through University partnerships

Additional Perks

• Modern office facilities with dedicated laptop and smartphone
• Administrative support and auto-transcription software
• Access to Trust gymnasium and local health club discounts
• Wellbeing support including occupational health services
• Car parking available (salary sacrifice options)