We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Betts ward, which is an 18 bedded mixed ward.
The postholder will be Consultant Psychiatrist to Betts ward in Green Parks House, Princess Royal University Hospital, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, providing senior medical cover for acute inpatients admitted to Betts ward. The post-holder will be the Responsible Clinician (RC) for all detained inpatients.
The postholder, along with their designated team members, will be responsible for all clinical work and related administrative work, including mental health act work, to ensure that patients have good quality care and that the Trust’s quality indicators are not breached.
Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients through evaluation, diagnosis, and use of appropriate treatment plans/strategies.
* Arrange appropriate investigations, including effective use of neuroimaging, neurophysiology, and genetics.
* Work in a patient-centred manner, ensuring the involvement of families and carers, wherever possible, with the patient’s consent in treatment planning.
* Create and review mental health risk assessments.
* Work alongside other members of the MDT to provide joined-up and holistic care for patients.
* Participate in formal processes regarding admission and discharge pathways, including community treatment reviews as per CCG/ICB guidance.
* Identify and advocate for needed resources, including staff, as necessary.
* Develop and participate in a mental health Transition Pathway in Bromley for adolescents with mental health needs and ID.
* Supervise the clinical work of trainee doctors and/or specialist grade doctors.
* Contribute to routine reports to support appropriate rehabilitation plans and packages of care for commissioners where this is appropriate.
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 staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts.
Oxleas recruitment and retention strategy includes offering all Consultants and SAS doctors regular formal structured mentoring by professionally trained mentors.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Note: This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025, but the role is still open at the time of evaluation.
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