Job summary
South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is looking to recruit a Substantive Consultant Psychiatrist for Florence ward. It is currently a 15-bedded mixed gender ward for adults aged 18-65 (6 men and 9 women), situated in the Lambeth Hospital, alongside four other acute inpatient wards and one Trust-wide male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.
The Trust has been in the middle of a large-scale relocation programme this year, which includes upcoming relocation of the Lambeth Hospital to the New Douglas Bennet House in the Maudsley site in the summer 2023. All the Lambeth acute wards and PICU will move to the purpose-build, specially designed wards: an exciting opportunity not only to offer much improved and therapeutic environment to our patients and staff but also to modernise our practice in more person-centred, less restrictive ways.
Upon relocation, Florence ward will become a 18-bedded female only ward.
Florence ward is staffed with a full multidisciplinary team including a consultant psychiatrist (this post), a full-time psychiatric higher trainee, core trainee and foundation trainee, together with the ward manager, nursing team, occupational therapist, activity coordinator, psychology and pharmacy support and a ward administrator. The unit is also supported by two Lambeth Hospital trust grade float doctors as required in hours and the on-call doctor out of hours.
Main duties of the job
The main clinical duties are to provide senior medical input as consultant psychiatrist / Approved Clinician for the patients treated in Florence ward, and to be part of the joint senior leadership for the ward alongside the ward manager and modern matrons. There is reciprocal Approved Clinician cover including under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act for the leave, study leave and sickness of senior medical staff in Lambeth during working hours.
The post holder will provide out-of-hour senior medical input as per the Lambeth consultant on-call rota (1:24) with a category 'B' 1% banding supplement.
As for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, the post holder will be the Clinical Supervisor for the trainees (a ST, CT and FY) placed in the team, and supervise year 3 medical students of King's College London allocated to the ward for their longitudinal placements.
About us
The successful candidate will work in Lambeth SLaM, which is part of the the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA), a collaboration with the local place-base of the ICB, local authorities and two voluntary sector partners (Certitude and Thames Reach). The LWNA is the first Alliance in the country to provide whole system mental health care for working age adults with innovation, co-production and populations needs at the centre of service development and delivery.
The post holder will take advantage of all the opportunities of innovative service development, quality improvement and management / leadership development in the LWNA as well as within the Trust. There are ample opportunities for educational and academic roles and collaborations as SLaM is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre and also the only mental health trust in the UK to have our own biomedical research centre, hosted jointly with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at KCL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detailed job description and responsibilities are found in the attached document (awaiting for approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists).
There is support for newly appointed consultants in the StartWell group. As part of this, the post holder will have the opportunity of having a more senior consultant as a mentor.
Those who would like to work with fewer sessions or flexibly are welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More detailed job description and responsibilities are found in the attached document (awaiting for approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists).
There is support for newly appointed consultants in the StartWell group. As part of this, the post holder will have the opportunity of having a more senior consultant as a mentor.
Those who would like to work with fewer sessions or flexibly are welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or equivalent within 6 months upon application
- Section 12(2) approved
- Approved Clinician status within 3 months upon appointment
Desirable
- MRCPsyc/FRCPsych or equivalent
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education/clinical research/management
Skills
Essential
- Clinical expertise in bio-psycho-social assessment, treatment and management of patients with common and complex mental health conditions in inpatient psychiatry settings
- Knowledge and experience in acute psychiatry pathways
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience of work in different cultural contexts
- Evidence of sensitivity to issues of equality and diversity
Academic Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
Desirable
- Experience of teaching a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation
- Has led QI projects leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent skills as a team player
Desirable
- Experience of multi-agency collaboration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry or equivalent within 6 months upon application
- Section 12(2) approved
- Approved Clinician status within 3 months upon appointment
Desirable
- MRCPsyc/FRCPsych or equivalent
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education/clinical research/management
Skills
Essential
- Clinical expertise in bio-psycho-social assessment, treatment and management of patients with common and complex mental health conditions in inpatient psychiatry settings
- Knowledge and experience in acute psychiatry pathways
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience of work in different cultural contexts
- Evidence of sensitivity to issues of equality and diversity
Academic Skills
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
Desirable
- Experience of teaching a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation
- Has led QI projects leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Apptitude
Essential
- Ability to deal effectively with pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Excellent skills as a team player
Desirable
- Experience of multi-agency collaboration
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).
