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Reference: 222-MED-594
Job summary
This 0.5 whole-time equivalent (WTE) post has been created by a combination of existing consultants changing roles within the Trust. The post-holder will work collaboratively with the H&FLPS team manager and existing consultant psychiatrists to provide leadership and clinical expertise to the liaison psychiatry team to deliver a responsive and high quality service. The post-holder will be pivotal to the ethos of the team and further integration of liaison psychiatry with acute and mental health trusts' services.
Training within the team and for acute trust staff is a key priority for the service. The post-holder will be expected to work with the consultants in developing the team's training program. This is a strategic priority for both trusts, monitored at board level.
The service has an ethos of creating, developing and successfully completing strategically important service developments projects. The post-holder will have ample opportunities to be involved in such projects, particularly those related to out-of-hospital strategies.
Main duties of the job
To work in close partnership with the team manager and other consultants to provide leadership to the liaison psychiatry team
To ensure that the Trust values and the ethos of the clinical leadership team are experienced and delivered by all members of the team
To act as a Responsible Clinician and undertake Mental Health Act Assessments as required for patients under the care of the liaison team
To work collaboratively with services and colleagues in the mental health and acute trusts to provide integrated care for patients
To work with Imperial Healthcare senior clinicians and managers, LPS service manager and clinical lead in developing strategies, policies and guidelines for service delivery
To provide program of teaching and training to acute trust teams, H&FLPS colleagues, and medical students
To undertake, lead and supervise service development projects
To be an active member of the LPS SMT, leading governance of the service
To participate in clinical governance activities including chairing investigations into serious incidents and complaints, and disseminating learning to the team
Additional leadership and educational responsibilities within and external to the Trust will be encouraged and agreed on an individual basis through job planning
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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor 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
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata per annum inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
222-MED-594
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital,
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Job description
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
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
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
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, leadership
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of expected completion of specialist training
- MHA AC status (or within 3 months of starting) and Section 12(2) Approval
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Experience of liaison psychiatry with excellent knowledge of speciality
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist experience relevant to post in NHS or comparable service
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Ability to work in and lead teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Research or service evaluation experience
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Participated in audit and QI
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to developing liaison psychiatry services
Desirable
- Excellence in education, research or QI
- Evidence of improving outcomes through service change or audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to Trust values
Desirable
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, leadership
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of expected completion of specialist training
- MHA AC status (or within 3 months of starting) and Section 12(2) Approval
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Experience of liaison psychiatry with excellent knowledge of speciality
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist experience relevant to post in NHS or comparable service
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Ability to work in and lead teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Research or service evaluation experience
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Participated in audit and QI
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to developing liaison psychiatry services
Desirable
- Excellence in education, research or QI
- Evidence of improving outcomes through service change or audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to Trust values
Desirable
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites
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
West London NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital,
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital,
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom