Consultant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two

part time consultant psychiatrist

with our H&F South Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT)
South MINT -6

PAs working based at Claybrook Centre.

The MINT model is aimed to better meet individual needs with MDT by developing good relationship with the local Primary Care Network (PCN). This is a transformed services and the workload assessment is based on current patterns of referrals as well as existing caseloads combined. There are 5 PCNs (primary care networks) in Hammersmith and Fulham and each of these is supported by an MDT. One whole time Consultant Psychiatrist is allocated to each of the PCNs. Within each team, there is a whole team approach to caseloads.
For applicants that would like to consider a full time role, it is possible to add other locum consultant time to enable a closer to full time role. Please note the job description is being reviewed by the representative from the Royal College of Psychiatrists and may subject to minor variation pending on feedback from the College
Main duties of the job

Clinical leadership
You will have a key role in a liaison/consultation model to provide early, easy access advice to GPs and the Primary Care Networks to support care of patients in the locality. GPs in the borough will be able to contact you via telephone or email for advice during working hours. You will also provide clinical leadership to the team in clinical multi-disciplinary team meetings and referrals meetings as well as being available for case discussions, advice and supervision within and outside team meetings. You will also have a role in the management of more complex cases, to offer senior assessments and more direct input in particular in risk and/or medication management and diagnostic assessments. This will also include Mental Health Act Assessments, CTO reviews and supporting the duty function of the team with urgent concerns and assessments. You will also share senior medical responsibility with job sharing consultant for the care carried out by the MINT team. There is an indicative of 9 outpatient clinics per week with mixture or new and follow clinics.
Relationships
You will be expected to establish, develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues in the Primary Care Network as well as in secondary care mental health teams, the Local Authority and Community & Social Enterprise. You will also facilitate smooth transitions into and out of the service through relationships with other relevant services.
About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Additional clinical qualifications
Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
GMC Specialist Register or within six months
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Academic skills and lifelong learning

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Ability to work in and lead team
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit
Clinical knowledge

Excellent clinical skills
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Excellent knowledge in speciality
Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
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.
£105,504 to £139,882 a yearPro rata Per annum

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