Job summary
Specialty Doctor - Inpatient Psychiatry
1 year Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Specialty doctor with S12 approval to join our team on Lavender ward.
Lavender Ward is a mixed 18 bedded ward. The ward is based at Springfield University Hospital, 15 Springfield Drive, London, SW17 0YF. Lavender Ward forms part of the inpatient provision of the Trust's Acute and Urgent Care Service Line, which includes 8 acute adult wards and a PICU, based on 2 sites, Springfield Hospital in Tooting, and Tolworth Hospital in Surbiton. We are due to open an acute mixed gender short stay ward on Springfield site in June 2026.
We are a progressive, financially stable mental health trust which has been rated 'good' by the CQC both overall and specifically for our acute & urgent care services.
Main duties of the job
The Acute & Urgent Care Service Line comprises Acute General Psychiatric Wards on two hospital sites, intensive care unit, a psychiatric decision unit, acute care co-ordination and advanced clinical practice teams, home treatment and street triage teams, perinatal psychiatry, liaison psychiatric teams at three general hospitals, and two recovery cafs. All our clinicians are able to participate in a Trustwide quality improvement programme.
We are investing in further improvements to our mental health services, including a major redevelopment programme on both the Springfield and Tolworth sites.
If you are a capable, committed practitioner who would like to be part of this up-and-coming service, we would like to hear from you.
About us
South-West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is a provider of the full range of mental health services in South West London. It was established in 1994 initially providing services in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. The Trust has grown substantially over the years, and now serves a local population of over 1 million people across the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be successful in this role, candidates are expected to have completed 2 years Foundation studies i.e. completion of FY1 and FY2 (or equivalent two years) as well as 2 years at Core trainee level (i.e. CT1 and CT2 or equivalent), and the appointment would be at a grade based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The post will be initially for 12 months. But there is the possibility that the post may be extended by mutual agreement and subject to availability of funding.
Please refer the Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be successful in this role, candidates are expected to have completed 2 years Foundation studies i.e. completion of FY1 and FY2 (or equivalent two years) as well as 2 years at Core trainee level (i.e. CT1 and CT2 or equivalent), and the appointment would be at a grade based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The post will be initially for 12 months. But there is the possibility that the post may be extended by mutual agreement and subject to availability of funding.
Please refer the Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Primary Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Section 12 Approval
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Experience of acute adult psychiatric inpatient care
- Experience of urgent/emergency psychiatric assessment
Desirable
- Experience of writing reports of and attending Managers' Hearings and MHA tribunals
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in adults and evidence-based management interventions
- Knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions.
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans.
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and skills of physical health in general keeping with role as a doctor.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Primary Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Section 12 Approval
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a parttime or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Experience of acute adult psychiatric inpatient care
- Experience of urgent/emergency psychiatric assessment
Desirable
- Experience of writing reports of and attending Managers' Hearings and MHA tribunals
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Essential
- Broad knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of mental disorders in adults and evidence-based management interventions
- Knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions.
- Ability to provide medical and mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans.
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and skills of physical health in general keeping with role as a doctor.
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).
