Description
West London NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Women's secure service and the SCFT. The post comprises 5 sessions on Damson ward and 5 sessions with the SCFT. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, be involved in strategic development, and participate in the consultant on-call rota.
Main Duties:
- Provide clinical leadership to the SCFT and input into patient care, treatment, and risk management.
- Fulfil the Responsible Clinician role for patients discharged from secure care.
- Conduct direct patient contact at various locations, including St Bernards, service user placements, and hospital wards.
- Manage a caseload of 20-30 outpatients and support inpatient teams.
- Be involved in assessing and transitioning patients leaving secure care.
Requirements:
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
- Approved clinician status and approved under section 12 or able to achieve within 3 months.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Experience in General adult psychiatry/psychotherapy.
- Demonstrable evidence-based knowledge of forensic and neurodevelopmental psychiatry.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage clinical and team complexity.
- Commitment to inclusive, compassionate leadership and collaborative working.
Benefits:
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time position.
Job Location:
- St Bernards, Uxbridge Road, Southall, London, UB1 3EU, United Kingdom