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 is being created to support the development of services in the Middle East.
The postholder will have access to an office and computer facilities. The use of an electronic record system is required.
Main duties of the job
The Maudsley, in conjunction with Macani LLC requires Specialist Psychiatrists (equivalent to Staff Grade) to provide services in the United Arab Emirates. The post is being created to support the development of services in the Middle East and will be based in the Northern Emirates, near Dubai. 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 staff member will be directly involved in assessment and management, particularly of complex cases where there are psychiatric and other psycho-social factors.
As services are still relatively new and changing, a degree of flexibility and creativity will be required together with an appreciation of relevant cultural issues. Of greatest importance is the ability to deliver high quality, evidence-based care.
The reputation of Maudsley Health, MACANI and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust should be upheld, and it should be enhanced as a result of the contribution of the post hold.
About us
The staff experience is that the UAE is a great place to live and work. It is safe, vibrant, welcoming and family orientated, it also has lots of attractions for all ages. Maudsley Healthis now progressing significant developments across the spectrum of mental health care in the Middle East. The aim is to replicate the high quality of the specialist services within SLaM. As a result, we are looking for additional experienced, high-quality clinical staff. If you have a flexible approach, use evidence base practice and want to spend your time engaging positively with patients, we would be pleased to have an initial discussion with you. A thorough induction programme will be offered along with a commitment to continuing professional development. Supervision is provided either through Maudsley Health in the UAE or through SLaM in London.
Good remuneration package that also includes:
- Medical insurance
- Support with licensing and employment visa
- Support with transition to the UAE
- Tax free salary
As the service is developing, a degree of flexibility and creativity will be required together with an appreciation of relevant cultural issues. Of greatest importance is the ability to deliver high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. The ability to speak Arabic is an advantage but is not essential.
The successful applicants will need to fulfil the professional registration requirements of the relevant Emirate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnostic evaluations and risk assessments
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of mental health disorders in line with DSM-5 / ICD-10 standards
- Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring safe and evidence-based use
- Provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, including crisis intervention when required
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
Patient Safety & Quality of Care
- Assess and manage risk related to self-harm, suicide, aggression, and safeguarding concerns
- Ensure care is delivered in accordance with hospital policies, ethical standards, and local regulatory requirements
- Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives
- Promote patient-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other allied health professionals
- Provide clinical guidance and support to junior medical staff and residents (where applicable)
- Liaise with families, caregivers, and external agencies as appropriate to support continuity of care
Teaching & Professional Development
- Participate in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior clinicians and trainees
- Maintain ongoing professional development and fulfil CME / CPD requirements
- Stay up to date with current psychiatric research, best practices, and clinical guidelines
Administrative & Governance Responsibilities
- Contribute to service development, pathway design, and clinical governance activities
- Comply with regulatory requirements of relevant health authorities (e.g., DHA, DOH, MOHAP)
- Participate in on-call rotas as required by the service
- Support accreditation processes (e.g., JCI,) and hospital inspections
OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE ARE TO:
Ensure that electronic patients clinical records relating to post holders work are well maintained and meet required standards for documentation and communication with referrers and users are met.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to support good practice and ensure that appropriate high-quality 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 and gender.
Collect activity information as requested to meet the demands of performance management and service planning.
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
Attend professional meetings as appropriate within and outside the CAG and agreed Personal Development Plan.
Assist in or lead research and evaluation where required and as agreed.
Take part in and lead audit projects when appropriate and agreed.
Encourage junior staff and support their efforts in undertaking audit projects
Adherence to the agreed job plan and appraisal procedures by the organisation.
Maintain relevant professional and licensing requirements.
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:
Clinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including diagnostic evaluations and risk assessments
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of mental health disorders in line with DSM-5 / ICD-10 standards
- Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring safe and evidence-based use
- Provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, including crisis intervention when required
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
Patient Safety & Quality of Care
- Assess and manage risk related to self-harm, suicide, aggression, and safeguarding concerns
- Ensure care is delivered in accordance with hospital policies, ethical standards, and local regulatory requirements
- Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives
- Promote patient-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other allied health professionals
- Provide clinical guidance and support to junior medical staff and residents (where applicable)
- Liaise with families, caregivers, and external agencies as appropriate to support continuity of care
Teaching & Professional Development
- Participate in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior clinicians and trainees
- Maintain ongoing professional development and fulfil CME / CPD requirements
- Stay up to date with current psychiatric research, best practices, and clinical guidelines
Administrative & Governance Responsibilities
- Contribute to service development, pathway design, and clinical governance activities
- Comply with regulatory requirements of relevant health authorities (e.g., DHA, DOH, MOHAP)
- Participate in on-call rotas as required by the service
- Support accreditation processes (e.g., JCI,) and hospital inspections
OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE ARE TO:
Ensure that electronic patients clinical records relating to post holders work are well maintained and meet required standards for documentation and communication with referrers and users are met.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to support good practice and ensure that appropriate high-quality 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 and gender.
Collect activity information as requested to meet the demands of performance management and service planning.
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
Attend professional meetings as appropriate within and outside the CAG and agreed Personal Development Plan.
Assist in or lead research and evaluation where required and as agreed.
Take part in and lead audit projects when appropriate and agreed.
Encourage junior staff and support their efforts in undertaking audit projects
Adherence to the agreed job plan and appraisal procedures by the organisation.
Maintain relevant professional and licensing requirements.
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
- Primary Medical Qualification and MRcPsych/MD in Psychiatry
Registration
Essential
- Valid GMC registration/Home country license
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification and MRcPsych/MD in Psychiatry
Registration
Essential
- Valid GMC registration/Home country license
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).
