A Vacancy at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We are looking for a committed, dynamic Specialty Doctor to work in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Springfield Hospital.
We are a progressive, financially stable mental health trust which has been rated ‘good’ by the CQC both overall and specifically for our acute & urgent care services.
The Acute & Urgent Care Service Line comprises acute general psychiatric wards on two hospital sites, intensive care unit, a psychiatric decision unit, acute care co-ordination and advanced clinical practice teams, home treatment and street triage teams, perinatal psychiatry, liaison psychiatric teams at three general hospitals, and two recovery cafés. All our clinicians are able to participate in a Trustwide quality improvement programme. We are investing in further improvements to our mental health services, including a major redevelopment programme on both the Springfield and Tolworth sites.
Ward 1 is a 13-bedded male intensive care unit co-located with the Psychiatric Decision Unit (Lotus) and Section 136 suite. Working with the consultants for Ward 1, and in conjunction with the multidisciplinary ward team, you will lead the day-to-day psychiatric and medical care of the men admitted to the ward. You will form part of a team that strives for excellence in caring for people in states of deep distress. You will also provide second-line cover to the S136 suite.
If you are a capable, committed practitioner who would like to be part of this up-and-coming service, we would like to hear from you.
South-West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is a provider of the full range of mental health services in South West London. It was established in 1994 initially providing services in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. The Trust has grown substantially over the years, and now serves a local population of over 1 million people across the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Attending daily Ward 1 clinical team meetings and performing medical duties that arise from that meeting.
2. Occasional assessments for PICU under supervision within or outside the hospital as required (for example of the latter, a prisoner on remand).
Please refer to the JDPS for details Job Description.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Apr 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr