Job summary This is a substantive post for Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to work on Fitzmary 1 ward. FM1 is a female ward based at Bethlem Royal Hospital that focuses on providing treatment and support to women that are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. The post has become available following the relocation of the long-term post holder. The post is full-time for 10 sessions a week (working hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and oversee the delivery of individualised care for all patients admitted to the ward. The role requires collaboration with the ward team, families, and external agencies to ensure safe and effective management of acute mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented approaches and timely discharge planning. They will also be part of an active Consultant body and will join the Borough Consultants on call rota. Main duties of the job The post holder will have leadership responsibilities for the service and will be the RC for patients the patients admitted to the ward. The post holder will conduct regular psychiatric reviews and contribute to care planning meetings of patients under their care. There will be a need to support community and other inpatient colleagues, write tribunal reports, and attend tribunals as required. The post-holder will forge good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate in order to encourage appropriate admissions, prompt discharges and assure a cooperative approach to the care of patients. They will be linked in with other Consultants and, if necessary, supported to join peer groups. About us The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK across four South London Boroughs: Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. The Trust is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC). KHP is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. It brings together the best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence, and world-class teaching to deliver ground-breaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. The Trust has 230 community, inpatient, and outpatient-based services. The Trust has a broad range of staff in all disciplines with the widest range of skills and interests that provides many opportunities for new consultants to thrive and develop. It provides mental health services to the people of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, and Croydon, as well as substance misuse services for people in Lambeth, Bexley, Greenwich and Wandsworth, and specialist CAMHS services for Kent. We also provide tertiary specialist services to people from across the UK and have a number of partnerships with clinical services and educational programme in Europe, the Middle East and China. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-CRY-6932642-JA Job locations Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road Beckenham BR3 3BX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached detailed Job description and Person specification for any further information. Do not hesitate to contact Dr Serena Lai should you wish to discuss the post further. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached detailed Job description and Person specification for any further information. Do not hesitate to contact Dr Serena Lai should you wish to discuss the post further. Person Specification essential Essential In the GMC Specialist Register (or if Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT) Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych Guidelines) Section 12 approved With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007). Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatrist. Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team. Expertise in risk assessment and the use of evidence-based interventions for the treatment of psychiatric conditions Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students / staff from other disciplines. Comply with trust Occupational Health Guidelines Desirable Higher Degree in relevant areas Previous experience as Inpatient Consultant Experience of being involved in management and Quality Improvement activities Publications on relevant topics Person Specification essential Essential In the GMC Specialist Register (or if Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT) Membership of the Royal College Of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with RCPsych Guidelines) Section 12 approved With or eligible for Approved Clinician status (MHA, 2007). Experience of clinical work in General Adult Psychiatrist. Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership to the team. Expertise in risk assessment and the use of evidence-based interventions for the treatment of psychiatric conditions Ability to train and supervise junior medical staff and medical students / staff from other disciplines. Comply with trust Occupational Health Guidelines Desirable Higher Degree in relevant areas Previous experience as Inpatient Consultant Experience of being involved in management and Quality Improvement activities Publications on relevant topics 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 Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road Beckenham BR3 3BX Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)