Job summary
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of the opening of a genuinely innovative and creative service, the Mental Health Crisis and Assessment Service (MHCAS). MHCAS is a central element of the Government's 10 year plan to provide appropriate crisis interventions to patients as an alternative to presenting to emergency departments or as an alternative to admission. This role will also to be to provide S12 input into the designated Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) with is next door to the MHCAS.
The HBPoS has 2x 136 suites and 2 rooms for the provision of S135 or alternative crisis use.
The MHCAS is due to open the 22nd December and during phase I will be a unit with a capacity of 4-6 patients and an expected turnaround time of around 12 hours. It will be a 24 hour nurse-led service. Phase II is expected to open on the same site (although a different location in the unit) in summer 2026 with a capacity of around 10-12 patients.
In Phase I the MHCAS will primarily looking to in reach into our neighbour Emergency Departments, although will also be looking to work with our Crisis Teams for situations that have escalated to the point where admission may be required. In Phase II we will be looking to take on walk in patients as well as referrals from emergency services.
Candidates will be working some hours outside of usual 9-5 with the aim to provide S12 cover 12:00 until 20:00 or 14:00 - 22:00 depending on preference.
Main duties of the job
You will be providing senior medical input within 2 separate, but allied and co-located services. You will lead and inform MDT discussions within the team, however also in reaching into local emergency departments to help identify appropriate patients to come to the unit. There will be expectations for frequent direct patient assessments as well as providing advice to support MDT decisions for people in the service.
This post offers excellent general adult psychiatry experience in the community. The clinical presentations are very varied and there is a particular emphasis on developing risk management skills. The role of the speciality doctor in post can be adapted according to the level of experience and development. The holder of the post will form an integral part of the Crisis Service Pathway, working closely with the team manager and consultant to lead and continue to develop an excellent service.
Many patients present with challenging problems and required sophisticated management plans. The speciality role enables development in the understanding of the place of diagnosis, the importance of psycho-social factors, working with risk and overseeing a wide range of treatment interventions. The role of this post will be both to see complex patients and to support the team to manage them as part of a consistent, trauma informed approach.
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
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Shared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor
- Specialist accreditation in General adult Psychiatry and / or Old Age psychiatry (Including CESR equivalent)
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Liaison psychiatry accreditation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
Desirable
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Experience in developing policies and protocols
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaints
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
- Sensitivity to needs of all patients and carers
Desirable
- Experience in successfully delivering research projects
- A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
- Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent higher qualification in psychiatry
- Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility) - qualifies to act as a Responsible Clinician
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD programme and in good standing
- Shared Services training up to date to be an approved trainer/clinical supervisor
- Specialist accreditation in General adult Psychiatry and / or Old Age psychiatry (Including CESR equivalent)
Desirable
- Other relevant post-graduate qualification
- Trained as an Educational Supervisor for doctors in training
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice. Must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training
- Liaison psychiatry accreditation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and observance of the requirements and duties of a doctor laid down by the GMC in Good Medical Practice.
- Clinical knowledge of the full range mental disorders
- Experience in the assessment of complex clinical cases involving severe and enduring mental illness and significant risk histories and the ability to assertively engage and manage such cases.
- Expertise in a comprehensive range of evidence based treatment and case management options including pharmacotherapy
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practices
- Experience in work place based assessments of doctors in training
Desirable
- Experience in teaching small and large groups
- Experience in developing policies and protocols
- Experience of service development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and supervision skills for undergraduate medical students, doctors in training and multi-professional staff
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit, investigating serious incidents and handling complaints
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to organise workload and manage time and delegate responsibility where appropriate
- Sensitivity to needs of all patients and carers
Desirable
- Experience in successfully delivering research projects
- A special interest or willingness to develop one in an area which helps to meet the needs of the Trust
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
- Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit
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).
