Specialty Doctor Frays Ward – Acute Service
A Vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Permanent, Full‑Time (10 PAs). We are seeking a Specialty Doctor for Frays Ward at Riverside Centre, Hillingdon Hospital, who is looking to increase experience in psychiatry.
The post holder will be expected to provide in‑patient care for all patients admitted to Frays Ward under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist. The post holder is also expected to undertake assessments in conjunction with nursing or other members of the multidisciplinary team of those referred to the service, and provide support and advice to referring services should admission not be required.
The person should be a good communicator and works well in a team. They should have some experience and knowledge of physical health conditions.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
1. Detailed clerking, history taking and initiation of all necessary investigations and assessments for patients.
2. Establishing, initiating and evaluating treatment plans and risk assessments in collaboration with the MDT and under the supervision of the Specialist Grade doctor.
3. Interviewing relatives and informal carers of patients as required.
4. Undertaking the relevant referrals to other disciplines and services both within the MDT as well as to services and resources external to the service.
5. Observation of Trust, BMHS and local policies and procedures; including those related to medicines management and physical healthcare.
6. Preparation and presentation of medico‑legal reports, including those for Managers hearings and Medial Health Review Tribunals for in‑patients.
7. Complete full risk assessments of all in‑patients in conjunction with the MDT.
8. Liaise with all external agencies as required.
9. Expected to be part of the 2nd on‑call rota (1 in 10) with attendance to the wards at weekends.
Training and CPD
The Trust expects Specialty Doctors to participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Specialty Doctors are entitled to a maximum of 30 days paid study leave within any three‑year period. We support training requests in line with needs of post‑holder and service.
Annual appraisal and Personal Development Plan required. If not already a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, doctors are encouraged to become an Affiliate of the College.
Study and Training – This is not an approved training post; suitable for doctors who do not have to be in an approved training post or who wish to gain further experience prior to undertaking further specialist training. Formal in‑service training on site includes academic afternoon, case discussions and a journal club. Expected to teach internal trainees programme and medical students from Imperial College. Mandatory training: Fire and Safety (annually), Clinical Risk Management (3 yearly) and Control & Restraint (annual refreshers).
Frays Ward – Acute Service Line
* Frays Ward – 18 beds Acute Ward (male)
* Crane Ward – 18 beds Acute Ward (female)
* Colne Ward – 8 beds PICU (male)
Contact
Dr. Andrea Tocca, Clinical Director Hillingdon Mental Health Services and Associate Medical Director for Place Integration Goodall
PA: Beejal Shira: bshira@nhs.net, T: 01895 484795
Gail Golbourn, Inpatient and Acute Service Manager, Gail.Golbourn@nhs.net, Tel 07539 592251
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
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