Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist - Community Mental Health Team
About This Opportunity
Hojona Ltd is pleased to partner with South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to recruit a Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist for their Putney and Roehampton Community Mental Health Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a CQC "Good" rated NHS Trust providing specialist psychiatric care to diverse communities across South West London.
The Role
Our client seeks an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to provide medical leadership for the Putney and Roehampton CMHT, serving individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions. You'll work alongside a specialist medical colleague in a well-established, multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused care to an ethnically and socially diverse population.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership:
- Provide medical leadership to a 20.6 WTE multidisciplinary team
- Manage shared clinical caseload of 345 patients (132 CPA, 213 non-CPA)
- Conduct 2-3 new patient assessments weekly for Wandsworth Single Point of Access
- Deliver outpatient clinics, home visits, and crisis interventions
- Oversee risk assessment, medication management, and recovery-focused care planning
Professional Duties:
- Participate in Mental Health Act assessments with Section 12(2) approval
- Supervise junior medical staff, including Core and Higher Specialty Trainees
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
- Engage in teaching medical students from St George's University of London
Service Development:
- Participate in service planning and business development activities
- Contribute to Trust-wide quality improvement and innovation programs
- Support implementation of new clinical pathways and evidence-based practices
- Engage with third sector partners and community organizations
Essential Requirements
Qualifications:
- Primary medical degree with full GMC registration
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
- GMC Specialist Register inclusion for General Adult Psychiatry (or eligible within 3 months)
- Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years full-time approved higher psychiatric training
- Comprehensive knowledge of severe mental illness treatment approaches
- Expertise in psychopharmacological interventions and clinical management
- Experience with CPA processes, risk assessment, and management
- Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional clinical leadership and decision-making skills
- Strong communication abilities with diverse stakeholder groups
- Commitment to clinical governance, audit, and continuous improvement
- Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Collaborative approach to working with statutory and voluntary sector partners
Desirable Qualifications
- Additional specialist qualifications or subspecialty expertise
- Formal qualifications in psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, MBT)
- Higher degree or significant research experience
- Teaching qualifications and evidence of educational excellence
- Experience in service planning, development, and change management
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Package & Benefits
Salary: NHS Consultant scale
Programmed Activities: 10 PAs (7.5 DCC, 2.5 SPA)
Contract: Permanent substantive position
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- NHS pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
- 32-34 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 30 days study leave over 3 years with financial allowance
- On-call supplement (3% for 1:20 rota participation)
- Flexible and agile working arrangements available
- Professional development opportunities through University partnerships
Additional Perks:
- Modern office facilities with dedicated laptop and smartphone
- Administrative support and auto-transcription software
- Access to Trust gymnasium and local health club discounts
- Wellbeing support including occupational health services
- Car parking available (salary sacrifice options)
About Our Client
South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust serves over 1 million people across Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton, and Wandsworth. Operating 150+ services from 96 locations, they provide comprehensive mental health care including:
- Community and inpatient adult and older adult services
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- Specialist services including forensic, eating disorders, and perinatal care
- Primary care psychological therapies (IAPT)
- Learning disability and neuropsychiatry services
Trust Achievements:
- CQC "Good" rating achieved in 2018
- Strong partnerships with St George's University of London
- Innovative services including Recovery College and Crisis Cafes
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Trust Vision: "A future in which people with mental health problems have the same opportunity as other citizens to participate in and contribute to our communities."
Working Environment
Team Structure:
- 1.0 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist position
- 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor and 1.0 WTE ST4-6 trainee
- Comprehensive MDT including CPNs, OT, Psychology, Employment Specialists
- Strong administrative and IT support infrastructure
- Modern facilities at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton
Professional Development:
- Active CPD program with weekly academic meetings
- Research opportunities through Clinical Research Unit
- Mentoring program for new consultants
- Annual appraisal and revalidation support
- Access to St George's University library services
Why Choose This Role Through Hojona Ltd?
✓ Expert Guidance: Specialist psychiatric recruitment consultancy
✓ Comprehensive Support: Full application and interview preparation
✓ Market Insight: Deep understanding of NHS consultant opportunities
✓ Confidential Service: Discrete career consultation and advice
✓ Long-term Partnership: Ongoing career development support
About Hojona Ltd
We are a specialist healthcare recruitment firm focusing on senior medical positions across mental health services. Our experienced consultants understand the unique challenges and opportunities in psychiatric careers, providing personalized support throughout the recruitment journey.
Application Process
Additional Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Occupational health clearance
- Three satisfactory professional references
- Right to work in UK verification
