Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health trust is seeking a committed Specialty Doctor to join their Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. This role involves leading the psychiatric and medical care of patients in a dynamic and supportive environment. The trust is known for its commitment to high-quality integrated health services and is rated 'good' by the Care Quality Commission. As part of a progressive team, you will contribute to improving mental health services and participate in a quality improvement programme. If you are a dedicated practitioner looking to make a difference, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years postgraduate training in psychiatry.
• Experience in acute adult psychiatric inpatient care and emergency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day psychiatric and medical care in the intensive care unit.
• Participate in clinical team meetings and perform medical duties.

Skills

Psychiatric Assessment

Psychopharmacological Interventions

Team Collaboration

Cultural Sensitivity

Clinical Leadership

Basic IT Skills

Advanced IT Literacy

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area: Acute And Urgent Care

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months

Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week

Job ref: 294-MEDI-0429-CS

Site: Springfield Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowance

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 11/05/2025 23:59

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.

We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’.

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".

When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.

As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.

Job overview

We are looking for a committed, dynamic Specialty Doctor to work in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Springfield Hospital.

We are a progressive, financially stable mental health trust which has been rated ‘good’ by the CQC both overall and specifically for our acute & urgent care services.

The Acute & Urgent Care Service Line comprises acute general psychiatric wards on two hospital sites, intensive care unit, a psychiatric decision unit, acute care co-ordination and advanced clinical practice teams, home treatment and street triage teams, perinatal psychiatry, liaison psychiatric teams at three general hospitals, and two recovery cafés. All our clinicians are able to participate in a Trustwide quality improvement programme. We are investing in further improvements to our mental health services, including a major redevelopment programme on both the Springfield and Tolworth sites.

Main duties of the job

Ward 1 is a 13-bedded male intensive care unit co-located with the Psychiatric Decision Unit (Lotus) and Section 136 suite. Working with the consultants for Ward 1, and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary ward team, you will lead the day-to-day psychiatric and medical care of the men admitted to the ward. You will form part of a team that strives for excellence in caring for people in states of deep distress. You will also provide second-line cover to the S136 suite.

If you are a capable, committed practitioner who would like to be part of this up-and-coming service, we would like to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

South-West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is a provider of the full range of mental health services in South West London. It was established in 1994 initially providing services in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. The Trust has grown substantially over the years, and now serves a local population of over 1 million people across the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Attending daily Ward 1 clinical team meetings and performing medical duties that arise from that meeting.
2. Occasional assessments for PICU under supervision within or outside the hospital as required (for example of the latter, a prisoner on remand).

Please refer to the JDPS for details Job Description.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Primary Medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• Section 12 Approval
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• At least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or equivalent experience and competencies.
• Experience of acute adult psychiatric inpatient care
• Experience of urgent/emergency psychiatric assessment
• PICU experience.
• Experience of writing reports of and attending Managers’ Hearings and MHA tribunals
• Experience of writing reports for and / or presenting to Court.
• Teaching experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in adults and evidence-based management interventions.
• A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions.
• Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach.
• Ability to plan treatment programmes in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to work effectively in a team. Able to build constructive relationships.
• Person-centred in clinical approach.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ongoing commitment to CPD.
• Advanced IT literacy.
• Up to date knowledge and skills of physical health in general keeping with role as a doctor.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT:

• Keeps up to date with current research and best practice in the individual’s specific area of practice, through appropriate continuing professional development activities and their own independent study and reflection.
• Critically appraises and understands the relevance of the literature, conducting literature searches and reviews; disseminates best practice including from quality improvement projects.
• Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Communicates and interprets research evidence in a meaningful way for patients to support shared decision-making.
• Experience of carrying out an audit, QI or service improvement project.
• Experience of service planning and development.
• Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to remain calm under pressure. Ability to inspire others. Ability to provide good clinical leadership. Ability to effect change.
• Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines. Willingness to take on a fair share of Trust wide duties.
• Commitment to personal, team and service development.
• Ability to work co-operatively in multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to manage and adapt to change.
• Personal experience of mental illness. Personal experience of social distress.
• Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune. Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one’s skills.

At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:

• BME (Evolve) Staff Network
• DiverseAbility
• Mental Health Staff Forum
• Women's Staff Network
• LGBTQIA+

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.

Please note:

• That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received.
• That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system.
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, your application has not been successful.
• That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees.
• That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.
• That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles).
• That we are a smoke-free Trust.

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.