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Job Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Speciality Doctor in General Adult psychiatry for 12 months in Ravenscourt Ward, a 20 bedded male admission ward based in the Hammersmith and Fulham mental health inpatient unit, West London. The post holder will provide clinical support and leadership as part of an established medical team and MDT. The position is full time.
Job Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Speciality Doctor in General Adult psychiatry for 12 months in Ravenscourt Ward, a 20 bedded male admission ward based in the Hammersmith and Fulham mental health inpatient unit, West London. The post holder will provide clinical support and leadership as part of an established medical team and MDT. The position is full time.
Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC and ideally have experience working in inpatients units with section 12 status. All medical staff are employed by WLNT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a senior member of an established medical team, under a substantive consultant psychiatrist and part of a comprehensive MDT.
The Hammersmith and Fulham inpatient unit is one of two general adult inpatient services for West London NHS trust and is based close to the Charing Cross Hospital Site in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London. Ravenscourt ward is one of four male admission wards within West London local services.
The candidate will have key clinical and management roles on the ward, providing clinical input to Ravenscourt Ward, through active engagement and participation in ward clinical activity. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate a commitment to good clinical care and personal development, excellent communication skills and familiarity with the MHA in the UK. They will need to deliver care in best clinical practice and guidelines informed by trauma informed principles. There are no routine out of hours commitments associated with this post.
The post holder will be managed through the governance structures of West London local Services, reporting to the ward consultant and the acute Clinical Lead for the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham .
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.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-MED-514
Job locations
H&F Mental Health Unit
Claybrook Road
London
W6 8NF
Job Description
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.
Job Description
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
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
* Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
* MRCPsych
* Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
* 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
Clinical knowledge
Essential
* Excellent clinical skills
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
* Excellent knowledge in speciality
Desirable
* Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Ability to work in and lead team
* 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
* Participated in continuous professional development
* Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
* 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
Person Specification
Essential
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* Ability to work in and lead team
* 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
* Participated in continuous professional development
* Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Desirable
* 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
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
West London NHS Trust
Address
H&F Mental Health Unit
Claybrook Road
London
W6 8NF
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
H&F Mental Health Unit
Claybrook Road
London
W6 8NF
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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