Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist-North Kingston IRH
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Job Summary
The SWLSTG Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist for the community mental health teams called North Kingston IRH (Integrated Recovery Hub) and Kingston SPA (Single point of Access). This is an established post
Job Summary
The SWLSTG Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist for the community mental health teams called North Kingston IRH (Integrated Recovery Hub) and Kingston SPA (Single point of Access). This is an established post. The vacancy has arisen because of the substantive postholders reducing their PA's. This position is working across two teams 3 PAs in Kingston SPA (Assessment team) and the remaining 7 PAs in North Kingston IRH. (Generic CMHT)
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and dynamic consultant psychiatrist to join these well-functioning teams with a strong clinical leadership. This opportunity will provide a diverse experience of assessing new patients and management of patients with SMI in medium to long term.
About Us
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust values their staff and invests in their career progression and development. The Trust is provider of the full range of mental health services in South West London. It was established in 1994 initially providing services in the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth. The Trust has grown substantially over the years and now serves a local population of over 1 million people across the Boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-MEDI-0450-CS
Job locations
Tolworth Hospital
Red Lion Road
Surbiton
KT6 7QU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide medical leadership to North Kingston IRH and Kingston SPA. The Consultant will work closely with both Team Managers and other consultant colleagues to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service that meets the Trusts Key Performance Indicators.
Please see attached JDPS for detailed Job Description and main responsibilities
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will provide medical leadership to North Kingston IRH and Kingston SPA. The Consultant will work closely with both Team Managers and other consultant colleagues to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service that meets the Trusts Key Performance Indicators.
Please see attached JDPS for detailed Job Description and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Primary Medical degree.
* Full GMC registration
* MRCPsych, or equivalent.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register for General Adult Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
* Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
* Qualification in a Psychological therapy such as CBT, DBT or MBT
* Qualifications in change management and service development skills
KNOWLEDGE: & EXPERIENCE:
Essential
* Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
* A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for severe mental illness including psychopharmacological interventions
Desirable
* Knowledge and experience of the CPA process, risk assessment and risk management
* Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification
AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT
Essential
* Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
* Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer's groups, and local charities.
Desirable
* Experience of service planning and development
* Experience of working with third sector partners
Essential
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS:
* Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable
* Higher degree in research Completion of a research project and evidence of it's dissemination
* Publication in a peer reviewed journal
Teaching:
Essential
* Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change Ability to negotiate and collaborate with first, second and third sector organisations to identify shared agendas and meet common goals
* Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties Commitment to personal, team and service development
* Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change
Desirable
* Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress
* Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to inspire others Ability to provide good clinical leadership Ability to effect change Ability to negotiate and collaborate with first, second and third sector organisations to identify shared agendas and meet common goals
* Willingness to supervise junior medical staff and staff from allied disciplines Willingness to take on a fair share of Trustwide duties Commitment to personal, team and service development
* Ability to work co-operatively in multi- disciplinary teams Ability to manage and adapt to change
Desirable
* Personal experience of mental illness Personal experience of social distress
* Evidence of helping others who have suffered physical, mental or social misfortune Evidence of seeking feedback as a way of improving one's skills
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
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Tolworth Hospital
Red Lion Road
Surbiton
KT6 7QU
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Tolworth Hospital
Red Lion Road
Surbiton
KT6 7QU
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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