Job summary
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy to join the Hammersmith and Fulham Psychotherapy service. The vacancy has arisen as the result of a partial retirement which has coincided with the NHS Long Term Plan initiatives to improve integration between Primary and Secondary Care with the development of MINT services. This is affording the opportunity for a realignment of the department skill mix and the creation of new Band 8b posts which will support the further collaboration between Psychotherapy and Psychiatry services within the borough.
Main duties of the job
The majority of the work is community based. The post holder is the clinical lead for the service. S/he will provide direct clinical care with the assessment and treatment of people with complex mental health needs. The post holder will carry a small case load and will provide supervision for team members, honorary staff and medical trainees attached to the department. The post holder will provide consultations as requested to the wider service within local services.
Indirect clinical care will include supporting the clinical decision making within MINT through the Complex Case meetings and oversight of the Network Meetings which include psychotherapy representation. The post holder will also be responsible for the provision of supervision of reflective practice groups offered to clinical teams.
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' 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.
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
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligible for approval as an approved Clinician
- MHA 1983 Section 12 Approval
Desirable
- MSc or other higher degree
- External training in psychoanalytical psychotherapy and registered with the BPC
Eligibility
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register with accreditation in psychotherapy or within six months of CCT
- Excellent clinical skills in psychotherapy
Desirable
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in speciality
- Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Has participated in continuous professional development
- 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
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligible for approval as an approved Clinician
- MHA 1983 Section 12 Approval
Desirable
- MSc or other higher degree
- External training in psychoanalytical psychotherapy and registered with the BPC
Eligibility
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register with accreditation in psychotherapy or within six months of CCT
- Excellent clinical skills in psychotherapy
Desirable
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in speciality
- Able to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Has participated in continuous professional development
- 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
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites
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).
