South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist and CAG Lead for Adults-Maudsley Health, Dubai

The closing date is 25 May 2025

Job summary

Maudsley Health is the brand name for the collaboration between South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and MACANI, the local partner. It was formed in 2015 to support the development of high-quality mental health services within the Middle East. Ambitious development plans are being progressed, and the service is growing geographically and clinically in a planned way. Maudsley Health began by providing child and adolescent mental health services in Abu Dhabi in 2015 and then Adult Mental Health Services in 2017. In 2018 the service successfully bid for a contract to work with the then Ministry of Health and Prevention (now Emirates Health Services) to support the development of Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai. The aim of Maudsley Health in the UAE is to deliver high quality mental health services, including advice, training and consultation across the range of mental health problems. This requires working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues, other professionals, families and patients. The service aims to provide a supportive environment using evidence-based approaches and will offer training and development to professionals. The post holder will be expected to take a role in the further development of the service as agreed with the Chief Medical Officer, Managing Director and Hospital Director as appropriate.The post holder will be based in Dubai but may be asked to travel within the MENA Region.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a senior and experienced team to work in the collaboration between Maudsley Health and Emirates Health Services to support the development of a Centre of Excellence. You would be working closely with experienced staff from Maudsley Health and the in-house leadership team at the Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai.The post holder will need to lead and support the further implementation of evidence-based practice and ensure services achieve accreditation. The post holder will be expected to deliver effective, highly specialist assessments and treatments in accordance with UK and UAE guidance of professional regulatory bodies in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team. The consultant will be directly involved in assessment and management, particularly of complex cases where there are psychiatric and other psycho-social factors. In addition to providing direct clinical care and service development, the role will include developing and delivering clinical, research and training services/programmes in accordance with clinical governance and relevant national and international policies.The reputation of Maudsley Health, MACANI, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Emirates Health Service should be upheld and be enhanced due to the contribution of the post holder.

About us

? Consultants to have 22 days annual leave per annum, plus government declared 'private sector' holidays. ? All consultants are expected to participate in Clinical Audit and the extended program of Clinical Governance.? Consultants have access to 5 study leave days per annum (whole time) consistent with Personal Development Plans, some of this time will be accessed through internal CPD programmes. ? This Personal Development Plan will form part of the annual appraisal process which all consultants are expected to undertake with the Chief Medical Officer or agreed nominee. The post-holder will be accountable to the Chief Medical Officer.? The post-holder will be an employee of MACANI, a UAE entity, using the brand name of Maudsley Health.? The postholder will be expected to work to the clinical policies and procedures of MACANI and Emirates Health Service.? The post-holder will be expected to live within 60 minutes of their workplace unless agreed otherwise.? Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Health and Enhanced DBS/CID clearances and visa requirements, including additional health testing.? It is a condition of your employment that you are and remain a fully registered medical practitioner and are included on the Specialist Register held by the General Medical Council (GMC) or equivalent, and the Ministry of Health and Prevention, and continue to hold a license to practice.

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-7195293-UAE

Job locations

United Kingdom

Denmark Hill, London

SE5 8AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities The post holder will play a lead role in providing clinical expertise and support to the team. The post holder is expected to provide assessment, treatment and consultation for patients within their relevant Clinical Academic Group. Lead and develop the Clinical Academic Group, working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager. Monitor the CAGs KPIs and outcome measures and identifying the required corrective actions when necessary. Participation in training of junior doctors and other multidisciplinary staff within the teams and contribution to the identification and provision of training needs of the multidisciplinary team. Participation in education and training locally, nationally and regionally. Participate in research as a principal, partner or facilitator as appropriate to the post holders experience and interests. Participation in operational management meetings together with other designated senior managers. Adherence expected to agreed job plan and appraisal procedures set by the organisation. The post holder will be expected to support the development of the services in Dubai. This will involve working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Managing Director, Hospital Director, Emirates Health Services and potentially other providers in the Middle East. The post holder will be expected to develop strong working relationships with other services.

Other Elements of the Role Are to: Ensure that electronic patients clinical records relating to post holders work are well maintained and meet standards for documentation and communication with referrers and users are met. Promote good links with partner agencies including services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to support good practice and ensure that appropriate high-quality and safe clinical services are delivered. Provide a service that promotes diversity; meets the needs of service users from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious traditions, accessible and sensitive to needs relating to disability, gender and sexual orientation. With the Service Manager, collect activity information as requested to meet the demands of performance management and service planning. Help maintain a clinical database and keep all other records and statistics as necessary and required. Participate in meetings and other management meetings as appropriate to the post holders responsibilities Apply quality standards to all work undertaken in line with Clinical Governance policies. Act with integrity and honesty at all times. Enhance the reputation of Maudsley Health, MACANI, South London and Maudsley and Emirates Health Services. Attend professional meetings as appropriate within and outside the CAG and agreed Personal Development Plan. Assist in or lead, and encourage others to be active in terms of research and evaluation where required. Take part in and lead audit projects when appropriate. Encourage junior staff and support their efforts in undertaking audit projects Adherence to the agreed job plan and appraisal procedures. Maintain GMC registration, or equivalent and Licence to Practice with the Ministry of Health and Prevention. Maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, in respect of CPD. Maintain compliance with the Mandatory Training Register requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities The post holder will play a lead role in providing clinical expertise and support to the team. The post holder is expected to provide assessment, treatment and consultation for patients within their relevant Clinical Academic Group. Lead and develop the Clinical Academic Group, working collaboratively with the Nurse Manager. Monitor the CAGs KPIs and outcome measures and identifying the required corrective actions when necessary. Participation in training of junior doctors and other multidisciplinary staff within the teams and contribution to the identification and provision of training needs of the multidisciplinary team. Participation in education and training locally, nationally and regionally. Participate in research as a principal, partner or facilitator as appropriate to the post holders experience and interests. Participation in operational management meetings together with other designated senior managers. Adherence expected to agreed job plan and appraisal procedures set by the organisation. The post holder will be expected to support the development of the services in Dubai. This will involve working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Managing Director, Hospital Director, Emirates Health Services and potentially other providers in the Middle East. The post holder will be expected to develop strong working relationships with other services.

Other Elements of the Role Are to: Ensure that electronic patients clinical records relating to post holders work are well maintained and meet standards for documentation and communication with referrers and users are met. Promote good links with partner agencies including services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to support good practice and ensure that appropriate high-quality and safe clinical services are delivered. Provide a service that promotes diversity; meets the needs of service users from diverse ethnic, cultural and religious traditions, accessible and sensitive to needs relating to disability, gender and sexual orientation. With the Service Manager, collect activity information as requested to meet the demands of performance management and service planning. Help maintain a clinical database and keep all other records and statistics as necessary and required. Participate in meetings and other management meetings as appropriate to the post holders responsibilities Apply quality standards to all work undertaken in line with Clinical Governance policies. Act with integrity and honesty at all times. Enhance the reputation of Maudsley Health, MACANI, South London and Maudsley and Emirates Health Services. Attend professional meetings as appropriate within and outside the CAG and agreed Personal Development Plan. Assist in or lead, and encourage others to be active in terms of research and evaluation where required. Take part in and lead audit projects when appropriate. Encourage junior staff and support their efforts in undertaking audit projects Adherence to the agreed job plan and appraisal procedures. Maintain GMC registration, or equivalent and Licence to Practice with the Ministry of Health and Prevention. Maintain good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, in respect of CPD. Maintain compliance with the Mandatory Training Register requirements.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • MRcPsych, CCT and GMC registration or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree or additional qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable leadership experience in a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Understanding of quality standards- CQC/JCI
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of the development training programmes for staff of all disciplines
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • MRcPsych, CCT and GMC registration or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher degree or additional qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable leadership experience in a clinical setting

Desirable

  • Understanding of quality standards- CQC/JCI
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of the development training programmes for staff of all disciplines

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

United Kingdom

Denmark Hill, London

SE5 8AZ


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

United Kingdom

Denmark Hill, London

SE5 8AZ


Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Ishita Rathi

ishita.rathi@maudsleyhealth.com

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-7195293-UAE

Job locations

United Kingdom

Denmark Hill, London

SE5 8AZ


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