Job summary
Specialty Doctor - Lambeth Crisis Services - Home Treatment Team and Crisis Outreach Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Start Date: 4th February 2026
Job overview:
Applications are invited for an experienced Specialty doctor to join Lambeth crisis services (Lambeth Home Treatment Team & Lambeth Crisis Outreach Service). Lambeth crisis services cater for adults (18 to 65 years old) with severe mental illness who are living within the borough. This is a full-time fixed-term post currently based at Lambeth hospital working across Lambeth Home Treatment Team (HTT) and Lambeth Crisis Outreach Service (COS). It is 9am-5pm with no on-call responsibilities although you are more than welcome to contribute to the gaps in the junior doctor rota and will be compensated for doing so. This is a well-established role and is becoming available as the current incumbent is moving on to commence training post.
All the services in Lambeth Hospital will be relocated to different Trust sites in the autumn 2026. At that point this post will move along with the staff of HTT & COS to 308 Brixton Road.
You will have one day a week allocated for supporting professional activities.
A full induction programme will be offered.
The post will be initially for a period of 6 months with possibility of extension beyond this.
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctor with Lambeth Home Treatment Team and Lambeth Crisis Outreach Service will provide psychiatric medical input to patients with Lambeth HTT and patients being assessed by Lambeth COS. The post holder will be part of the wider medical provision for both teams which includes two consultant psychiatrists, a higher trainee shared with an inpatient ward, a CT and another specialty doctor. The post holder will be involved in the assessment and management of adults who are of a clinical and risk profile requiring HTT follow up or COS assessment. Patients typically present with an acute mental disorder and associated vulnerabilities with risk to themselves or others.
About us
The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is one of 3 Foundation Trusts within Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre and is committed to innovation, effective interventions and improved service user outcomes. As well as providing excellent mental health services for the local community. The Trust is committed to maintaining its national status as a provider of specialist mental health services for people living across the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide medical and psychiatric advice to Lambeth HTT & COS under supervision of the consultant psychiatrists
2. To initiate a psychiatric assessment, including mental state examination on first contact with the patient, and to regularly update the mental state examination.
3. To ensure that a physical examination of all patients when indicated
4. To maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examination of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers and their outcomes. Clear diagnostic and treatment plans should be formulated and recorded, and a comprehensive case workup should be available within 24 hours of admission.
5. To maintain adequate communication of medical activities.
6. To maintain a professional and ethical stance towards the patients, their relatives, other team members and other agencies.
7. To acquire knowledge of and competence in legal framework including the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
8. To acquire competence in basic psychotherapeutic techniques and attend supervision sessions.
9. Clinical supervision by a consultant psychiatrist will take place on a regular basis, with regular feedback.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide medical and psychiatric advice to Lambeth HTT & COS under supervision of the consultant psychiatrists
2. To initiate a psychiatric assessment, including mental state examination on first contact with the patient, and to regularly update the mental state examination.
3. To ensure that a physical examination of all patients when indicated
4. To maintain adequate written documentation of all medical and psychiatric examination of the patients and to record contacts with relatives and carers and their outcomes. Clear diagnostic and treatment plans should be formulated and recorded, and a comprehensive case workup should be available within 24 hours of admission.
5. To maintain adequate communication of medical activities.
6. To maintain a professional and ethical stance towards the patients, their relatives, other team members and other agencies.
7. To acquire knowledge of and competence in legal framework including the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
8. To acquire competence in basic psychotherapeutic techniques and attend supervision sessions.
9. Clinical supervision by a consultant psychiatrist will take place on a regular basis, with regular feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
- Section 12(2) approved
Desirable
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least 4 years' medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 2 years should have been in psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience s in the field of acute psychiatry and other specialist and sub specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience of work in different cultural contexts and evidence of sensitivity to issues of equality and diversity
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge and experiences in bio psycho social assessment, treatment and management of patients with complex mental health conditions in community psychiatry settings
- Experience s in risk assessment and management including positive risk taking
Desirable
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of mental disorders
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision
- Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care and independent sector partners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
- Section 12(2) approved
Desirable
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least 4 years' medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 2 years should have been in psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience s in the field of acute psychiatry and other specialist and sub specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Experience of work in different cultural contexts and evidence of sensitivity to issues of equality and diversity
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge and experiences in bio psycho social assessment, treatment and management of patients with complex mental health conditions in community psychiatry settings
- Experience s in risk assessment and management including positive risk taking
Desirable
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of mental disorders
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision
- Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care and independent sector partners
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).
