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Reference: 2452628
Job summary
This locum consultant post will provide medical leadership and consultant psychiatric input to Hammersmith & Fulham's Complex Psychosis Team, which brings together the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS) and Assertive Outreach (AO) function under a single clinical and operational structure.
During the appointment, the post holder will provide consultant input across both arms of the service, working closely with the Team Manager, Service Manager and multidisciplinary team, and providing supervision to the team's Specialty Doctor.
Main duties of the job
Provide overall medical leadership across both arms of the Complex Psychosis Team, working in partnership with the Band 8a Team Manager.
Undertake senior assessment and direct clinical input for the most complex cases across CRS and AO, including risk and medication management, diagnostic assessment, Mental Health Act assessments and CTO reviews.
Support the team's duty function for urgent concerns and assessments.
Act as named supervising consultant for the 1 WTE SAS doctor being recruited to the team (see Sections 8 and 10).
Lead, with the Team Manager and tri-borough steering group, on finalising the local clinical and operational model, SOPs and interfaces with MINT, EIP, inpatient services and primary care during the mobilisation and embedding phases (see Section 2).
Provide a liaison/advice function to GPs and Primary Care Networks and to referring teams (MINT, EIP, CATT, inpatients) regarding the AO/CRS pathway and thresholds.
Contribute to tri-borough clinical governance, audit and the service's evaluation metrics (attempted versus realised contacts, 14-day re-engagement, crisis presentations) reported to the Productivity Forum and H&F Local Services SMT.
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
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
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-MED-607
Job locations
Community Rehabilitation Service
179-183 Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8QZ
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
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
- Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Approved clinician status
- Good standing with GMC
- Approved under S12
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participation in continuing professional development
- Active participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
- Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and to supervise junior/SAS medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, with experience relevant to complex psychosis, rehabilitation and/or assertive outreach
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Experience of working with patients who disengage from services / experience of assertive engagement approaches
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
- Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Approved clinician status
- Good standing with GMC
- Approved under S12
Academic skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participation in continuing professional development
- Active participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
- Ability to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and to supervise junior/SAS medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement
Clinical knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills, with experience relevant to complex psychosis, rehabilitation and/or assertive outreach
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Experience of working with patients who disengage from services / experience of assertive engagement approaches
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
Community Rehabilitation Service
179-183 Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Community Rehabilitation Service
179-183 Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8QZ
United Kingdom