Job summary
The Portfolio fellowship offers an alternative training route for psychiatrists, promoting diversity in the consultant workforce. It is aimed at doctors with at least 6 months of training or equivalent experience in psychiatry who are not on a traditional consultant training path. The fellowship involves four posts on a yearly rotation across Fitzmary 1 Ward, The Primary Care Mental Health Support Service, and Croydon South Locality Team. By the end of the four-year contract, fellows must submit their portfolio to the GMC for specialist registration approval as general adult psychiatrists.
Fellows will work with Portfolio Lead Dr. Andrew Howe to tailor their experiences and complete their portfolio. They are allocated 0.5 PAs per week for portfolio development and can use an additional 2 PAs SPA per week for portfolio writing. Fitzmary 1 Ward is an 18-bed female acute ward at Bethlem Royal Hospital, while the Primary Care Mental Health Support Service is a community team for patients with enduring mental health issues. The Croydon South Locality Team supports people with complex needs through a patient-centered approach and various interventions.
Main duties of the job
The position is based at Fitzmary 1/Croydon South Locality/Primary Care Mental Health Support Service for four days per week, with one day allocated for special interest activities to complete non-clinical learning objectives.
Key clinical responsibilities include managing the day-to-day caseload, assessing new patients, conducting medical reviews, carrying out risk assessments, formulating care plans, and liaising with various professionals and teams. The successful candidate will support the team consultant and deputise for the consultant in their absence.
General responsibilities involve participation in service evaluation, audit, research, quality improvement, service development, clinical governance activities, and academic activities such as teaching and case presentations. The post holder will receive regular clinical supervision, annual appraisal, and job plan meetings, and will have access to study leave and mandatory training.
About us
The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of mental health services in four South London Boroughs and beyond. As part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre, it serves 2 million patients annually, with 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, generating a £2 billion turnover. The Trust operates 230 services, including community, inpatient, and outpatient care, with a focus on innovation and improved outcomes. It treats 64,000 community patients and 3,700 inpatients each year, supported by 4,800 staff. It maintains strong educational and research links with King's College London, ensuring high-quality clinical training and direct application of research to practice. The Trust emphasizes early intervention, community-based services, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance mental health and wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Fitzmary 1 Ward: Located at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, this ward provides acute inpatient care for female patients from Croydon. The hospital also has other general adult wards, a psychiatric intensive care unit for men, and various specialist services.
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Bethlem Royal Hospital: This large site includes extensive grounds and offers a range of services, including general adult, forensic, CAMHS, and national specialist services. It is accessible by train and bus, with free staff parking available.
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Rotation and On-Call Duties: Successful candidates will rotate through different posts annually, gaining a breadth of experience. They can also join the SpR on-call rota if section 12 approved, covering various sites and handling telephone enquiries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Fitzmary 1 Ward: Located at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, this ward provides acute inpatient care for female patients from Croydon. The hospital also has other general adult wards, a psychiatric intensive care unit for men, and various specialist services.
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Bethlem Royal Hospital: This large site includes extensive grounds and offers a range of services, including general adult, forensic, CAMHS, and national specialist services. It is accessible by train and bus, with free staff parking available.
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Rotation and On-Call Duties: Successful candidates will rotate through different posts annually, gaining a breadth of experience. They can also join the SpR on-call rota if section 12 approved, covering various sites and handling telephone enquiries.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Fully Registered Medical Practitioner
- 4 years postgraduate experience with 3 years' experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- To have undertaken a minimum of 6 months psychiatry training or obtained a specialist qualification and acquired specialist medical experience or knowledge as a psychiatrist within a non-training post.
Desirable
- Section 12 Approved doctor or eligible for Section 12 Approval as soon as possible
- Experience of being involved in management and Quality Improvement activities
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students and staff of other disciplines
- Publications, Presentations or other research output/experience
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Fully Registered Medical Practitioner
- 4 years postgraduate experience with 3 years' experience in General Adult Psychiatry
- To have undertaken a minimum of 6 months psychiatry training or obtained a specialist qualification and acquired specialist medical experience or knowledge as a psychiatrist within a non-training post.
Desirable
- Section 12 Approved doctor or eligible for Section 12 Approval as soon as possible
- Experience of being involved in management and Quality Improvement activities
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students and staff of other disciplines
- Publications, Presentations or other research output/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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bethlem Royal Hospital and Jeanette Wallace House
Monks Orchard Road and Edridge Road
Croydon
CR0 1ER
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
