Job summary
Based in the colourful and thriving Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London, we are looking for a dynamic and skilled colleague to provide consultant input to Meridian Ward, an 18-bedded in-patient ward for patients aged over 70 with a functional mental health illness within the Older People's Mental Health Service (OPMHS).
The post-holder will be working alongside the Specialist Older Adult Mental Health Service (SOAMHS) and Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Service (CIDS) to ensure seamless and holistic care of patients. It is currently a specialist commissioned service with a highly skilled and synergistic multidisciplinary team. The Care Quality Commission recognised the CIDS as "Outstanding" for patient care and "Good" for all other service domains.
We are looking for a colleague with experience of working in older adult mental health services who is an excellent clinician, enthusiastic leader and mentor and who is passionate about continuous service improvement. You should have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and flexibly with a multi professional team.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the medical team members will take a lead role in providing diagnosis and management of new patients after non-medical triage, requesting and interpreting investigations, and discussing with patients and their carers post-diagnostically. The post holder will take a leading role in developing the service, supervising junior colleagues and providing lead medical input to a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will have excellent clinical skills in assessment and treatment of older adults with mental health issues.
As a senior clinician, the post holder will have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line. They will also be expected to provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and to take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months
- Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- GMC Specialist Register (old age psychiatry or dual training in both adult and old age) or within six months
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
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).
