Consultant Psychiatrist - Central Wandsworth & West Battersea CMHT
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
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Job summary
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the Central Wandsworth & West Battersea CMHT in the heart of South West London as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
We are looking for a consultant with the interest and skills in providing strong medical leadership to take our services forward.The role is being offered on a permanent basis, alongside a tailored management leadership programme for those individuals who would be interested in pursuing this.
As a Trust we are proud to offer agile and flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage.
Additionally, we offer a number of enhanced benefits, including a relocation package available- Up to £8,000 relocation package available *terms and conditions apply*
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a Consultant Psychiatrist providing medical leadership to the Central Wandsworth West Battersea Community Mental Health Team (CWWB CMHT), and medical consultant psychiatric advice to patients referred to the Wandsworth Single Point of Access Team (WSPA). WSPA and CWWB.
The Consultant will carry overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, initiation of medication, and the recovery focused care delivered by the Team. Where problems arise, the Consultant will be afforded robust support by his clinical Team Manager, Associate Clinical Director, the Clinical Director and where necessary the Medical Director and Chief Executive.
The Consultant will run follow-up and CPA clinics, conduct home visits, attend CMHT-GP liaison meetings, and be available to review patients who have care coordinators when appropriate. A thorough knowledge of, and ability to deliver high quality clinical community psychiatry is essential, but immediate knowledge of local resources whilst desirable, is not essential as many decisions can be made within MDT meetings or in collaboration with allied professionals within the team, where a broader knowledge of local services can be shared.
Closing date: 25th June (midnight)
Assessment date: 3rd July 2023 (via MS Teams)
Interview and AAC panel date: 4th July 2023
About us
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.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our location:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Date posted
17 May 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£88,364 to £119,133 a year plus London Zone Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-MEDI-5077078-PG-A
Job locations
Springfield University Hospital
London
SW17 7DJ
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield University Hospital
London
SW17 7DJ
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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