Consultant Psychiatrist - Rose Ward in London

The Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist for Rose Ward following the current post holder moving to an alternative post within the organisation. This is an established post at Springfield Hospital, in Tooting, London SW17. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this friendly ward team.

Rose Ward was originally situated in Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton, but moved to Springfield in June 2023, as part of the Trust's estates modernisation plan, which has resulted in all of the adult acute inpatient wards being only on 2 hospital sites instead of 3. Both sites, at Springfield and Tolworth Hospitals, are undergoing extensive new building and refurbishment works.

Main duties of the job

• The post-holder will provide medical leadership to Rose Ward.
• The Consultant will work closely with the Ward Manager to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service that meets the Trust's Key Performance Indicators.
• Participate in systems of audit and clinical governance, working to resolve problems on their own initiative.
• Draw any concerns they have been unable to resolve themselves to the attention of the ward manager and others.

About us

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.

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'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

Job responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director.
• To ensure that junior medical staff operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• To undertake the administrative duties and record keeping associated with the care of patients.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the Ward and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To carry a mobile smart phone during working hours provided and paid for by the Trust.
• To work flexibly and creatively as part of a multidisciplinary team promoting informed risk taking and anti-discriminatory practice.
• To communicate clearly and effectively with staff of all major disciplines concerned with provision of mental health care.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
• To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2)/AC approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
• To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager (ACD).
• To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.
• To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Primary Medical degree
• Full GMC registration
• MRCPsych, or equivalent
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
• Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act

Knowledge & Experience

• Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
• A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions.

Audit & Management

• Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research.
• Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.

Research & Publications

• Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies.

Teaching

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry.

Personal Skills & 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.
• Commitment to personal, team and service development.
• Ability to work co-operatively in multi-disciplinary teams.