Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor

The closing date is 23 June 2025

Job summary

The adolescent mental health team works with adolescents presenting with high levels of risk and in crisis which requires an intensive, outreach approach to care. They are a multi-disciplinary team using an AMBIT model of working with high risk adolescents. The over all aim of the team is to provide specialist assessments, consultation, supervision and intensive community packages of targeted treatment and support for young people with severe mental disorder and their families. This includes young people at high risk of admission to psychiatric hospital, or placement in other specialist out of borough provision, including custody. There are formal links with adolescent substance misuse services and the Youth Offending Service. The Early Intervention Psychosis pathway is embedded within the team.

Main duties of the job

To support the consultant and multi-disciplinary team in providing and developing an effective CAMHS service.

Complete psychiatric assessments of new cases with consultant supervision.

Provide psychiatric treatment and follow up with consultant supervision.

Take part in multi disciplinary team discussions and meetings.

Take part in providing psychiatry cover for the 9-5 duty rota.

Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department, in keeping with trust policies and procedures.

Complete assessment reports and clinical correspondence to be sent to GPs and other relevant agencies.

Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, this could include referrals to other services or agencies.

Take part in multi agency meetings associated with the care of patients, provide a psychiatric opinion and formulation when appropriate.

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

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum plus London Allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-7260705-SW

Job locations

Memorial Hospital

Shooters Hill

Greenwich

SE18 3RZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the psychiatry lead and team manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder.

The overall split of the programmed activities is 8 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable below is an initial draft. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and clinical supervisor three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

Our focus is on ensuring that the huge contribution of SAS Doctors is valued and their personal development prioritised. Here are a few of the ways Oxleas recognises this:

After joining Oxleas you will be welcomed by our SAS Tutor, with a personal meeting to discuss your development needs and how Oxleas can help.

You will have access to wide range of training and development days in Oxleas, and across the other South London NHS Trusts, which are specifically for SAS Doctors.

Anyone considering a CESR application will receive support from Oxleas and we are proud to have had successful applicants with several SAS Doctors who are currently in the process of applying.

Recently introduced in Oxleas is that all substantive SAS doctors with seven or more years' in the grade will be eligible for two additional days of annual leave per annum.

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the psychiatry lead and team manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder.

The overall split of the programmed activities is 8 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable below is an initial draft. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and clinical supervisor three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

Our focus is on ensuring that the huge contribution of SAS Doctors is valued and their personal development prioritised. Here are a few of the ways Oxleas recognises this:

After joining Oxleas you will be welcomed by our SAS Tutor, with a personal meeting to discuss your development needs and how Oxleas can help.

You will have access to wide range of training and development days in Oxleas, and across the other South London NHS Trusts, which are specifically for SAS Doctors.

Anyone considering a CESR application will receive support from Oxleas and we are proud to have had successful applicants with several SAS Doctors who are currently in the process of applying.

Recently introduced in Oxleas is that all substantive SAS doctors with seven or more years' in the grade will be eligible for two additional days of annual leave per annum.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • GMC Registered

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCPSych

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • GMC Registered

Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCPSych

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience

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

Memorial Hospital

Shooters Hill

Greenwich

SE18 3RZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Memorial Hospital

Shooters Hill

Greenwich

SE18 3RZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Sabitha Sridhar

sabitha.sridhar@nhs.net

02083314170

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum plus London Allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-7260705-SW

Job locations

Memorial Hospital

Shooters Hill

Greenwich

SE18 3RZ


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