About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiasticLocum Consultant Psychiatrist or Specialist Doctor to join the South Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) on a fixed-term basis until 28 February 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary community mental-health service supporting adults with complex mental-health needs. The successful applicant will provide senior medical input to the team, including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management and risk formulation, working closely with service users, carers and partner agencies.
Main duties of the job
The role includes close working with psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers and other medical colleagues. Depending on grade and experience, the postholder will contribute to clinical leadership, supervision, teaching, service development, governance and quality-improvement activity.
Applicants should have substantial experience in adult psychiatry, excellent communication and collaborative-working skills, and a commitment to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and person-centred care. The post may be appointed at Consultant Psychiatrist level for an appropriately qualified candidate, or at Specialist Doctor level for an experienced doctor who meets the relevant requirements.
South Hammersmith & Fulham is a diverse, well-connected area of West London, offering an engaging community mental-health role within an established multidisciplinary team.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr George Coates [email protected]
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
Eligibility Essential
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment GMC Specialist Register or within six months Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Academic skills and lifelong learning Essential
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Excellent written and oral communication skills Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Ability to work in and lead team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit
Clinical knowledge Essential
Excellent clinical skills Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Excellent knowledge in speciality
Desirable
Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
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 West London NHS Trust
Address The Claybrook Centre
37 Claybrook Road
London
W6 8LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)