Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry – Maple Ward

Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry – Maple Ward

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

Main area General Adult Psychiatry - Inpatient Ward Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (12 months Fixed Term Contract) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (No OOH on call duty. Day time on call duty mandatory.) Job ref 294-MEDI-0517-EO

Site Maple Ward, TOLWORTH Hospital Town Tolworth Salary £54,499 Per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowances Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to work as a Locally Employed Clinical Fellow in our Inpatient Wards in General Adult Psychiatry.

This is for Full time (40 hours per week) post based within South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust at TOLWORTH Hospital.

The post is being offered at the equivalent of Core Trainee level, and the appointment would be at a grade based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The post will be initially for 6 months commencing from June 2026. But there is the possibility that the post may be extended for a further 6 months, subject to availability and funding.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work at TOLWORTH Hospital, as part of an MDT in modern in-patient psychiatric wards. The Clinical Supervisor will be the ward consultant, based solely on the wards. The ward also has a second ward doctor (a core trainee or clinical fellow).

The post is suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation Year 2, doctors seeking attainment of specific expertise in an FY3 year, or an additional clinical post while they obtain MRCPsych qualifications.

The post will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training Grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts.

Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates, including attendance at the weekly academic programme.

Out of hours on-call is not a compulsory part of the role, but there may be an opportunity to take part in the on-call duty rota, if desired and subject to availability.

Participation in the Daytime on call Duty Roster is mandatory.

Working for our organisation

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire 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.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Please refer attached JDPS for more information.

Person specification

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC Registered
• Other basic degree, e.g. BSc,
• Honours or undergraduate distinction

Experience

• 2 years of post-qualification experience i.e. completion of FY1 & FY2 or equivalent.
• Management of mental health conditions under supervision
• Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
• Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training.

Audit and Research

• A good understanding of the principles
• Good communication skills. Enquiring, critical approach to work.
• Good organisation skills
• Honesty and reliability Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
• Evidence of participation in audit and clinical governance activity
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.

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 has 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 3 rd party e-recruitment system
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not 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

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. The contact details published on our official website are the Trust’s authorised contact channels and should be used for all recruitment communications, job applications, and verification of employment offers.

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.

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

(This date is given as a guide. The advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received)

Interview date: TBC

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