Job overview
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Melrose High Support Rehabilitation Ward, a groundbreaking addition to West London NHS Trust. This will be the first female-Level 2 specialist mental health rehabilitation service in North West London. Based at The Orchard Unit in Ealing, this 10-bedded ward will deliver intensive, trauma-informed and gender sensitive care for women with complex mental health needs- particularly those whose recovery has been challenging in previous placements or who are returning from out-of-area care.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new service from its very beginning. You’ll work within a structured therapeutic model, alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team from disciplines including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy and social work. Together, you’ll support service users to build confidence, develop essential life skills and transition successfully to community living. Our approach combines psychological therapies, occupational interventions and a strong therapeutic community ethos, creating an environment where recovery and independence are at the heart of everything we do.
Candidates are invited to discuss this appointment informally and in confidence with Dr Mansi Sood, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead Women’s service
Main duties of the job
The Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the team based within the Women’s Service to lead the first North West london (NWL) -wide, female-only Level 2 High Support Rehabilitation service at Melrose ward.
This vacancy has arisen due to new investment from NWL Integrated Care Board because of a growing need for placements for female patients with complex care needs, who are increasingly being placed in independent sector placements- which is socially dislocating and comes at a significant cost to the NHS.
This post will comprise of 6 sessions on Melrose Ward, a non-forensic service, housed within The Orchard- a unit which provides high-quality care for women who have mental illness, or complex emotional needs within a secure setting.
The appointee will lead the team, working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and a range of external stakeholders. Referrals will be subject to gatekeeping by the North West London Complex Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation Referral Panel. The panel will oversee all rehabilitation referrals, ensuring streamlined processes and consistent decision-making.
The Post holder will lead the MDT in guiding and developing the culture and ethos of the ward.
Working for our organisation
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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Eligibility
Essential criteria
1. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
2. GMC Specialist Register or within six months
3. Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
4. Approved clinician status and approved under section 12 OR be able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Qualifications
Essential criteria
5. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
6. Experience in General adult psychiatry/psychotherapy managing patient with complex emotional needs
Clinical and leadership skills
Essential criteria
7. Excellent clinical skills in complex care (e.g. CEN), relevant legislation and multiagency clinical risk management
8. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to write comprehensive clear reports for multiagency professional networks
10. Demonstrable ability to manage clinical and team complexity and uncertainty
11. Demonstrable ability to make decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
12. Evidence of improving patient outcomes through QI, service change or audit
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
13. Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites
14. Commitment to and compliance with Trust values