Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to work as a Clinical Fellow in ourKingston & Richmond Early Intervention Service
This is for a fixed term (end of July 2024) Full time (40 hours per week) post, at Southwest London and St George's Mental Health Trust, based between Tolworth Hospital and The Maddison Centre.
This post is being offered at the equivalent of Core Trainee level, and the appointment would be at a grade based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. However, the post is suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation Year 2, doctors seeking attainment of specific expertise in an FY3 year, or an additional clinical post while they obtain MRCPsych qualifications
Main duties of the job
The posts will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training Grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts.
Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates, including attendance at the weekly academic programme.
Out of hours on-call is not a compulsory part of the role, but there may be an opportunity to take part in the on-call rota, if desired and subject to availability. Participation in the Daytime Duty Doctor cover is expected.
If you are an energetic and motivated doctor who would like to join our service, then we would like to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application.
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 locations:
Tolworth Hospital, Surbiton
To create the very best environment to care for our patients, this site's layout will be transformed in 2026 to add a number of wards to the existing three. Tolworth has a canteen and is near shops, the A3, Tolworth station, and is a bus ride from Surbiton station, with fast connections to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These 12-month Clinical Fellow (CF) posts (from August 2023- February 2024) are being offered at core trainee equivalent level, and the appointment would be at a salary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. Successful applicants will work as ward doctors in friendly, modern in-patient environments.
Several posts are available. The posts will be suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation and other Medical Trainees seeking next step experience.
The posts will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts.
Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates. There may also be an opportunity for interested candidates to take on a further 6-month CF role in the same or a different post, by mutual agreement, and dependent on availability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These 12-month Clinical Fellow (CF) posts (from August 2023- February 2024) are being offered at core trainee equivalent level, and the appointment would be at a salary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. Successful applicants will work as ward doctors in friendly, modern in-patient environments.
Several posts are available. The posts will be suitable for doctors at several stages of their career including Post Foundation and other Medical Trainees seeking next step experience.
The posts will also suit doctors seeking to enhance their portfolio to gain entry to the training grades and doctors already in non-training grade positions e.g. SAS doctors or Trust Fellows who are seeking a formal educational structure to their posts.
Training, educational opportunities and appraisal will be available to successful candidates. There may also be an opportunity for interested candidates to take on a further 6-month CF role in the same or a different post, by mutual agreement, and dependent on availability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Other basic degree, e.g. BSc, Honours or undergraduate distinction
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of post-qualification experience
- Management of mental health conditions under supervision
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
- Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Other basic degree, e.g. BSc, Honours or undergraduate distinction
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 2 years of post-qualification experience
- Management of mental health conditions under supervision
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
- Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training.
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).
