Consultant Psychiatrist - Carshalton and Wallington IRH

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  • Wallington, Greater London
  • £105,504-139,882 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Consultant Psychiatrist - Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery HubJob overviewThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Carshalton and Wallington IRH which has recently undergone a service transformation.We are looking for a full time 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.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be a Consultant Psychiatrist providing medical leadership to the Carshalton and Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub (C&W IRH), and sessional consultant psychiatric assessment and advice to patients referred to the Sutton Single Point of Access Team.The Consultant in partnership with the team manager shares responsibility for ensuring the care delivered by the team is safe and of a good standard. This includes participating in systems of audit and clinical governance.The post sits within a well-established MDT that works alongside a separate Consultant-led Primary Care/Assessment team and interfaces with a Consultant-led Home Treatment Team and in-patient wards. There are also specialist teams for Early Intervention in Psychosis, Personality Disorder and adult ADHD.The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of training to Foundation, GPVTS and psychiatry trainees, and the teaching of St George's University of London Medical Students.If you are a dynamic established consultant psychiatrist fully registered with the GMC as well as holding Approved Clinician and S12 approval under the Mental Health Act. or a specialist trainee within six months of inclusion on the Specialist Register and would be keen to be involved in developing and expanding the service, we would be delighted to hear from you.About usWe 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.Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum plus London Zone allowanceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number294-MEDI-0388-CS-FJob locationsJubilee Health Centre East6 Stanley Park RoadWallington,SM6 0EXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are Proud to Belong at South West London and St Georges 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.Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.Please refer attached JDPS for detailed description and main responsibilitiesJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are Proud to Belong at South West London and St Georges 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.Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.Please refer attached JDPS for detailed description and main responsibilitiesPerson SpecificationQUALIFICATIONS:Essential
  • Primary Medical degree.
  • Full GMC registration.
  • MRCPsych, or equivalent. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
  • Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
  • Qualification in another specialism
  • Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
  • Qualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE:Essential
  • Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
  • A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
  • Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
  • Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:Essential
  • Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
  • Higher degree in research
  • Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination
  • Publication in a peer reviewed journal
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONS:Essential
  • Primary Medical degree.
  • Full GMC registration.
  • MRCPsych, or equivalent. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
  • Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
  • Qualification in another specialism
  • Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
  • Qualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE:Essential
  • Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
  • A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
  • Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
  • Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:Essential
  • Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
  • Higher degree in research
  • Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination
  • Publication in a peer reviewed journal

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