Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one full-time locum Specialist Doctor in Psychiatry with our H&F North and South Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) for six months with potential to extend to one year.
South MINT -6 PAs working based at Claybrook Centre; North MINT- 4PA working based at Fulham Palace Road. The MINT model is aimed to better meet individual needs with MDT by developing good relationships with the local Primary Care Network (PCN). This is transformed services and the workload assessment is based on current patterns of referrals as well as existing caseloads combined. There are 5 PCNs in Hammersmith and Fulham and each is supported by an MDT. One whole time Consultant Psychiatrist is allocated to each PCN. Within each team, there is a whole team approach to caseloads. The post is created as there is a 6PA vacancy unfilled in South MINT and the need to backfill 4PA in North MINT as the team consultant has taken up the clinical lead of the service. (There will be another 8PA consultant in South MINT and 6PA consultant in North MINT)
Main duties of the job
Clinical leadership
You will have a key role in a liaison/consultation model to provide early, easy access advice to GPs and the Primary Care Networks to support care of patients in the locality. GPs in the borough will be able to contact you via telephone or email for advice during working hours. You will also provide clinical leadership to the team in clinical multi-disciplinary team meetings and referrals meetings as well as being available for case discussions, advice and supervision within and outside team meetings. You will also have a role in the management of more complex cases, to offer senior assessments and more direct input in particular in risk and/or medication management and diagnostic assessments. This will also include Mental Health Act Assessments, CTO reviews and supporting the duty function of the team with urgent concerns and assessments. You will also share senior medical responsibility with a job-sharing consultant for the care carried out by the MINT team. There is an indicative of 7 outpatient clinics per week with a mixture of new and follow clinics.
Relationships
You will be expected to establish, develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues in the Primary Care Network as well as in secondary care mental health teams, the Local Authority and Community & Social Enterprise. You will also facilitate smooth transitions into and out of the service through relationships with other relevant services.
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 overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as Outstanding. The Trust is an established partner 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: 10 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year Per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 8 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 222-MED-538
Job locations: H&F South MINT, 37 Claybrook Road, London, W6 8LN
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Essential: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Desirable: MRCPsych; Additional clinical qualifications; Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
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 within 3 months of appointment
Academic skills and lifelong learning
* Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
* 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
* Ability to work in and lead a team
* Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
* 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 (awards/prizes)
* Evidence of improving patient outcomes through service change or audit
Clinical knowledge
* 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
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.
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 see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: West London NHS Trust
Address: H&F South MINT, 37 Claybrook Road, London, W6 8LN
Employer's website: westlondon.nhs.uk
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