Job summary
Post and specialty:
Consultant Psychiatrist
This is an established post
Base:
Until mid 2026- Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton Ln, London SW15 5PN
Mid 2026- end Sep 2026- Livingston House, 2-6 Queens Road, Teddington TW11 0LB
From end Sep 2026- Barnes Hospital, South Worple Way, Barnes, London, SW14 8SU
Contract:
6 PA (DCC 4.5 PA, SPA 1.5 PA)
Tenure and start date:
Substantive Consultant
Start Date: to be agreed with successful applicant
Main duties of the job
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.
We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' however we aim to be 'outstanding'.
About us
We 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 of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is seeking a part time 0.6WTE Consultant Psychiatrist for Richmond Crisis Home Treatment Team. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen due to current postholder moving on to non NHS roles.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this effective, friendly and rewarding service.
The clinical sessions are within the Richmond Home Treatment Team providing an acute assessment and short term treatment service for adults otherwise at risk of hospital admission within the London Borough of Richmond. The Team is based at Queen Marys Hospital until mid 2026 and clinical duties are carried out in service users own homes and at the health centre. From mid 2026 to Sep 2026 we are planning to relocate the team base to Mid 2026 Livingston House, 2-6 Queens Road, Teddington TW11 0LB. From end Sep 2026 the team will move permanently to Barnes Hospital, South Worple Way, Barnes, London, SW14 8SU.
The team typically has a caseload of 30-40 clients receiving home treatment. The consultant typically reviews 2-3 patients per day in addition to providing clinical leadership and undertaking the other work set out in the timetable below. Consultants are expected to see clients in their own homes, and at community venues for medical reviews, throughout the week.
The Consultant will assume medical responsibility for all patients under the team and have a particular responsibility for ensuring effective assessment, planning and delivery of care and in prioritisation of resources in conjunction with the Team Manager.
Please see attached JDPS for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is seeking a part time 0.6WTE Consultant Psychiatrist for Richmond Crisis Home Treatment Team. This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen due to current postholder moving on to non NHS roles.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join this effective, friendly and rewarding service.
The clinical sessions are within the Richmond Home Treatment Team providing an acute assessment and short term treatment service for adults otherwise at risk of hospital admission within the London Borough of Richmond. The Team is based at Queen Marys Hospital until mid 2026 and clinical duties are carried out in service users own homes and at the health centre. From mid 2026 to Sep 2026 we are planning to relocate the team base to Mid 2026 Livingston House, 2-6 Queens Road, Teddington TW11 0LB. From end Sep 2026 the team will move permanently to Barnes Hospital, South Worple Way, Barnes, London, SW14 8SU.
The team typically has a caseload of 30-40 clients receiving home treatment. The consultant typically reviews 2-3 patients per day in addition to providing clinical leadership and undertaking the other work set out in the timetable below. Consultants are expected to see clients in their own homes, and at community venues for medical reviews, throughout the week.
The Consultant will assume medical responsibility for all patients under the team and have a particular responsibility for ensuring effective assessment, planning and delivery of care and in prioritisation of resources in conjunction with the Team Manager.
Please see attached JDPS for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical degree.
- Full GMC registration
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register 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
- MRCPsych, or equivalent. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
- Other higher degrees or further training relevant to the post.
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty
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
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT:
Essential
- Engage in continuing professional development, and join a Peer Group to gain approval for CPD done.
- Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit, quality improvement, and working with colleagues in the liaison psychiatry team, the acute trust, and managers. Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience of working with third sector partners
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT: RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
- Higher degree in research Completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING:
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical degree.
- Full GMC registration
- Included on the GMC Specialist Register 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
- MRCPsych, or equivalent. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry
- CCT in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Qualification in a talking therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
- Other higher degrees or further training relevant to the post.
QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE: Critical Expertise in Specialty
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
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT:
Essential
- Engage in continuing professional development, and join a Peer Group to gain approval for CPD done.
- Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit, quality improvement, and working with colleagues in the liaison psychiatry team, the acute trust, and managers. Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.
Desirable
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience of working with third sector partners
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT: RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
- Higher degree in research Completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
TEACHING:
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students
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).
