Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

The closing date is 09 June 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join our ICMP, East Team.

Career Pathway Post between Intensive Case Management in Psychosis team at Carlton Parade CMHT Centre and Inpatient Psychiatry at Green Parks House (Norman and Betts ward). Complimentary rotation between 2 postholders, one in each location.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in leading and delivering the ICMP team clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The SAS doctor and Consultant contribute to the risk assessment, formulation and care planning for the caseload which is shared across the whole MDT.

This will include running 3 routine and 1 emergency outpatient clinics a week, which may include home visits and emergency contacts as required. One day will be agile working (staff member is based from home).

The successful candidate will be required to maintain an excellent standard of communication, including participation in the clinical team meeting, producing clinic letters and RIO documentation.

Implementation of the NICE HTAs & Guidelines for schizophrenia, BPAD, comorbid PDs, Psychosis with substance misuse with focus on user self-management.

Implementation of new standardised assessments, reflecting our patient's complexity including, AUDIT, SADQ and neurocognitive impairment assessments.

About us

At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.

Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts.

"We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it's a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it's a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people's lives."

Ify Okocha

Chief Executive

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Plus £2162 LW and 1% On-call allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-7226447-MD

Job locations

Carlton Parade

1-6 Carlton Parade

Orpington

BR6 0JB


Job description

Job responsibilities

This rotational post is ideally suited to a Specialty doctor wishing to pursue the Portfolio pathway to Specialist registration. The Royal College of Psychiatrists have stated two eligibility criteria for Portfolio Pathway applicants:

1. Training completed outside of the UK - completion of minimum 6 months continuous specialist training programme or a relevant qualification outside the UK, (eg. MRCPsych equivalent) where you can provide an authenticated copy of the formal curriculum or syllabus (including assessment methods) that was in place when you undertook your training. (or letter from the awarding body outlining the content of the training programme or examination). Evidence of formal periodic assessment during your training would also need to be provided.

OR

2. Training completed In the UK - completion of minimum of 6 months continuous approved specialty training in psychiatry, where you can provide a copy of your signed off ARCPs for the completed time of your training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This rotational post is ideally suited to a Specialty doctor wishing to pursue the Portfolio pathway to Specialist registration. The Royal College of Psychiatrists have stated two eligibility criteria for Portfolio Pathway applicants:

1. Training completed outside of the UK - completion of minimum 6 months continuous specialist training programme or a relevant qualification outside the UK, (eg. MRCPsych equivalent) where you can provide an authenticated copy of the formal curriculum or syllabus (including assessment methods) that was in place when you undertook your training. (or letter from the awarding body outlining the content of the training programme or examination). Evidence of formal periodic assessment during your training would also need to be provided.

OR

2. Training completed In the UK - completion of minimum of 6 months continuous approved specialty training in psychiatry, where you can provide a copy of your signed off ARCPs for the completed time of your training.

Person Specification

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry
Person Specification

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry

Essential

  • At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry

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).

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.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carlton Parade

1-6 Carlton Parade

Orpington

BR6 0JB


Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carlton Parade

1-6 Carlton Parade

Orpington

BR6 0JB


Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Kemi Mateola

kemi.mateola@nhs.net

01689368693

Details

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Plus £2162 LW and 1% On-call allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-7226447-MD

Job locations

Carlton Parade

1-6 Carlton Parade

Orpington

BR6 0JB


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