Consultant Psychiatrist – Croydon Recovery & Rehabilitation Services The closing date is 26 May 2026
This is a substantive consultant role within the Croydon Recovery & Rehabilitation Team at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The service provides intensive community‑based rehabilitation, care and support for people aged 18‑65 years (or older if previously treated by a Croydon Adult Mental Health Service). Patients have severe and enduring mental illnesses and should be living in the London Borough of Croydon in a 24‑hour supported placement such as Supported Housing, Supported Living, Residential Care Home or Nursing Home. It is a part‑time role with five programmed activities: 3.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (SPA) sessions (increasing to 2 SPAs for an academic affiliate programme).
Main duties of the job In collaboration with senior colleagues, the post‑holder is expected to provide clinical, operational and strategic leadership to R & R. As part of the leadership team, the post‑holder is expected to work proactively with managers and clinical staff to ensure that a high‑quality service is provided to all patients.
Person Specification
CCT in GA Psychiatry (or within 6 months of same) with full GMC registration
AC status
Have led and worked in MDTs
Experience of service development
Experience of Quality Improvement
Experience of teaching and supervision
Experience in Psychiatric Rehabilitation services
Clinically relevant higher degree e.g., MSc, MPhil, MD, PhD
Personal experience of mental illness and/or social distress
Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune
Evidence of grant funded project work
Publications in relevant peer‑reviewed journals
Medical education qualification OR formal leadership/management training
Experience of working effectively with non‑NHS statutory organisations and VCSEs
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 to submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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