Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry - P.I.C.U.

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Specialty Doctor in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. You will play a vital role in providing acute care in a supportive environment, contributing to the management of patients experiencing severe mental health crises. The trust is recognized for its commitment to quality improvement and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• At least four years' full-time postgraduate training.
• Experience in acute adult psychiatric inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day psychiatric and medical care in Ward 1.
• Attend daily clinical team meetings.
• Provide second-line cover to the S136 suite.

Skills

Knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness

Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments

Education

Primary Medical degree

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent

Job description

Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry - P.I.C.U.

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Job Summary

Specialty Doctor - Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

1 year Fixed Term Contract

Job Summary

Specialty Doctor - Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit

1 year Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a committed, dynamic Specialty Doctor to work in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (P.I.C.U.) 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 cafs. 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.

About Us

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

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

294-MEDI-0429-CS-B

Job locations

Springfield Hospital

Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Attending daily Ward 1 clinical team meetings and performing medical duties that arise from that meeting

Occasional assessments for PICU under supervision within or outside the hospital as required (for example of the latter, a prisoner on remand)

Job Description

Please refer the JDPS for details Job Description

Job responsibilities

Attending daily Ward 1 clinical team meetings and performing medical duties that arise from that meeting

Occasional assessments for PICU under supervision within or outside the hospital as required (for example of the latter, a prisoner on remand)

Please Refer The JDPS For Details Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• Section 12 Approval
  
  

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
  
  

Essential

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
  
  

Desirable

• PICU experience.
• Experience of writing reports of and attending Managers' Hearings and MHA tribunals
  
  

Essential

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in adults and evidence-based management interventions
• 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.
  
  

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge and skills of physical health in general keeping with role as a doctor.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in adults and evidence-based management interventions
• 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.
  
  

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge and skills of physical health in general keeping with role as a doctor.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield Hospital

Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

Employer's website

https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield Hospital

Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

Employer's website

https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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