Job summary
West London NHS Trust are currently advertising for an Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist in our Acute Mental Health Services. The post is for a 17 bedded inpatient unit which is on the West Middlesex University hospital site, next to Syon Park and Old Isleworth. If appointed, you will be joining an experienced and welcoming team of consultants, who scored above benchmarks in our recent Staff Survey. We have a clear sense of purpose and strong sense of team. We will robustly support your professional and clinical development, as well as any areas of professional interest you are keen to pursue.
The ward manager and matron that you would work with are highly skilled and have recruited an excellent team of professionals to work with them. The ward is engaged in the new strategy of Positive and Caring Environments (P.A.C.E) This strategy supports the reduction of restriction by increasing the offer of positive and proactive care. The aim is to engage people cared for in mental health units in therapeutic interventions that will reduce the likelihood of crisis periods occurring that may otherwise need to be managed through the use of force
We are firmly committed to reducing harm and lost quality of life from mental disorders in the populations we serve.
Main duties of the job
We want a Consultant Psychiatrist who can;
-Deliver the highest quality of clinical care to the patients and carers we see today.
-Lead, facilitate, actively develop, and support your overall team.
-Take steps every day to ensure the quality of care we provide to our patients and carers, actively engaging with opportunities for learning, growth, and service developments. Providing expert advice to our matrons, managers and directors on what is needed to deliver excellent care, areas we should improve or pursue for funding opportunities, and strategic directions we should take in the future. No changes are made without including our consultant team.
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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by 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.
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
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
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
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- 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
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 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
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
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
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- 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
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 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
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- 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
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.
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.
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).
