Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor who wishes to pursue Specialist Registration through the Portfolio Pathway.
Career Pathway Post between Intensive Case Management in Psychosis team at Carlton Parade CMHT Centre and Inpatient Psychiatry at Green Parks House (Norman and Betts ward). Complimentary rotation between 2 postholders, one in each location.
The following will be offered to support Specialist Doctors gain essential experience:
* Broad clinical experience through rotation between community and acute settings
* Assistance to get a short or long psychotherapy case allocated with supervision
* Named SAS tutor for further CPD support
* Named clinical supervisor
* Future opportunity to be trained as an appraiser
* Opportunities to pursue a broad range of portfolio activities, including medical education or service development
* Access to an established SAS peer group and CPD programme
* No scheduled on-calls, but opportunities are available should the doctor wish to participate
* Annual study leave budget for further training, which may be used to complete MRCPsych exams or S12 approval if applicable
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in leading and delivering the ICMP team clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The SAS doctor and Consultant contribute to the risk assessment, formulation and care planning for the caseload which is shared across the whole MDT.
This will include running 3 routine and 1 emergency outpatient clinics a week, which may include home visits and emergency contacts as required.
One day will be agile working (staff member based from home).
The successful candidate will be required to maintain an excellent standard of communication, including participation in the clinical team meeting, producing clinic letters and RIO documentation.
Implementation of the NICE HTAs & Guidelines for schizophrenia, BPAD, comorbid PDs, Psychosis with substance misuse with focus on user self-management.
Implementation of new standardised assessments, reflecting our patient\'s complexity including, AUDIT, SADQ and neurocognitive impairment assessments.
About us
At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.
Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts.
“We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it\'s a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it\'s a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people\'s lives.”
Ify Okocha
Chief Executive
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year Plus £2162 LW and 1% On-call allowance
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 277-7226447-A1-MD
Job locations: Carlton Parade, 1-6 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB
Job description
The rotational post is ideally suited to a Specialty Doctor wishing to pursue the Portfolio pathway to Specialist registration. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has stated two eligibility criteria for Portfolio Pathway applicants:
1. Training completed outside of the UK — completion of minimum 6 months continuous specialist training programme or a relevant qualification outside the UK (e.g., MRCPsych equivalent) with an authenticated copy of the curriculum or syllabus and evidence of formal periodic assessment during training.
OR
2. Training completed in the UK — completion of minimum 6 months continuous approved specialty training in psychiatry with a copy of signed-off ARCPs.
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
* At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check may be requested.
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Carlton Parade, 1-6 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB
Website: oxleas.nhs.uk
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