Job summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Specialty doctor to join our well-established and dynamic team of clinicians at the Early intervention in Psychosis service in Croydon.
Our team is known for its collaborative work environment, where you'll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality care. With a strong focus on early intervention, assertive outreach, innovation and patient-centered care, you will find this role both rewarding and enjoyable. Additionally, we maintain close links with academic institutions, such as King's partners and the IoPPN, providing opportunities for research, teaching, and ongoing professional development.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build their clinical expertise that are motivated and driven by making the difference.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical input for the team together with the otherdoctors in the team. There will be a need to screen referrals, contribute to multidisciplinary assessments, and correspond with referrers, colleagues and other involved professionals in assessments and treatment of accepted patients. The post holder will conduct regular psychiatric reviews and contribute to care planning meetings of community patients under the care of the team. There will be a need to support inpatient colleagues when patients are admitted to the wards, write tribunal reports, and attend tribunals as required.
The post holder will be seeing patients on their clinic on a daily basis. The number of patients may vary but will be on average of 20 a week, including new patients, follow ups and emergencies. The rate of tribunals/managers hearings is around 1 every 6 weeks.
There are no on call responsibilities attached to the role.
About us
At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
Our organisation is committed to supporting its staff through structured job planning, transparent processes, and access to training and leadership development programs. We believe in delivering excellent patient care through innovation and teamwork, and we are dedicated to creating a work environment that values well-being and work-life balance.
You will be joining an organisation that is forward-thinking, supportive, and committed to excellence in clinical care and service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide medical input to the service and be responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment, planning and review of service users. They will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to participate in the delivery and evaluation of treatment for the service users. The post holder will participate in MDT meetings and Care Programme Approach reviews. They will conduct in depth informed clinical interviews, to be able to do mental state assessments, and general physical examination, request and follow up on relevant investigations such as ECG, Bloods and formulate appropriate treatment plans according to the findings, including referrals to general medical services. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that routine physical health checks are performed accordingly to the Early Intervention Standards. They will be actively involved in the prescribing and will undertake Mental Health Act assessments when required. They will liaise with appropriate agencies concerning the treatment and management of service users, including maintaining active correspondence with GPs. The post holder will diagnose clients with an ICD-10 code on acceptance onto the caseload and follow up appointments; and will maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examinations of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers. The outcome of such interventions should be recorded. Clear diagnostic and treatment plans should be formulated and recorded, and a comprehensive case workup should be available. Risk assessments should be reviewed and updated as per guidelines. The post holder will also undertake and complete psychiatric reports under supervision for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings and attending them as needed. They will also provide consultation and advice to members of the MDT and primary care colleagues. The post-holder will participate in service evaluation and information-gathering exercises designed to gain a better understanding of the functioning of the service in order to monitor performance and underpin future service developments. The Trust is committed to continuous learning and Quality Improvement work and the post holder would be expected to actively engage and promote team engagement with changes and improvement work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide medical input to the service and be responsible for psychiatric assessment, treatment, planning and review of service users. They will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to participate in the delivery and evaluation of treatment for the service users. The post holder will participate in MDT meetings and Care Programme Approach reviews. They will conduct in depth informed clinical interviews, to be able to do mental state assessments, and general physical examination, request and follow up on relevant investigations such as ECG, Bloods and formulate appropriate treatment plans according to the findings, including referrals to general medical services. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that routine physical health checks are performed accordingly to the Early Intervention Standards. They will be actively involved in the prescribing and will undertake Mental Health Act assessments when required. They will liaise with appropriate agencies concerning the treatment and management of service users, including maintaining active correspondence with GPs. The post holder will diagnose clients with an ICD-10 code on acceptance onto the caseload and follow up appointments; and will maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examinations of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers. The outcome of such interventions should be recorded. Clear diagnostic and treatment plans should be formulated and recorded, and a comprehensive case workup should be available. Risk assessments should be reviewed and updated as per guidelines. The post holder will also undertake and complete psychiatric reports under supervision for Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers hearings and attending them as needed. They will also provide consultation and advice to members of the MDT and primary care colleagues. The post-holder will participate in service evaluation and information-gathering exercises designed to gain a better understanding of the functioning of the service in order to monitor performance and underpin future service developments. The Trust is committed to continuous learning and Quality Improvement work and the post holder would be expected to actively engage and promote team engagement with changes and improvement work.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practice
- At least two years of experience in Psychiatry
- Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
- Eligibility to Section 12 Approval
- Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Medico Legal frameworks.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and the use of evidence-based interventions for the treatment of psychiatric conditions.
Desirable
- Section 12 Approval With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007)
- Previous experience in an EI team
- Experience of being involved in management and Quality Improvement activities
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practice
- At least two years of experience in Psychiatry
- Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
- Eligibility to Section 12 Approval
- Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatry
- Experience and knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Medico Legal frameworks.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and the use of evidence-based interventions for the treatment of psychiatric conditions.
Desirable
- Section 12 Approval With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007)
- Previous experience in an EI team
- Experience of being involved in management and Quality Improvement activities
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).
