NHS

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry


Pay59,175.00 - 95,400.00 / year
LocationOrpington/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9277-25-0626?language=en&page=139&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join our ICMP, East Team.

      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.

      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 is 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

      22 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Hospital medical and dental staff

      Grade

      Specialty Doctor

      Salary

      £59,175 to £95,400 a year Plus £2162 LW and 1% On-call allowance

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      277-7226447-MD

      Job locations

      Carlton Parade

      1-6 Carlton Parade

      Orpington

      BR6 0JB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      This rotational post is ideally suited to a Specialty doctor wishing to pursue the Portfolio pathway to Specialist registration. The Royal College of Psychiatrists have 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, (eg. MRCPsych equivalent) where you can provide an authenticated copy of the formal curriculum or syllabus (including assessment methods) that was in place when you undertook your training. (or letter from the awarding body outlining the content of the training programme or examination). Evidence of formal periodic assessment during your training would also need to be provided.

      OR

      2. Training completed In the UK - completion of minimum of 6 months continuous approved specialty training in psychiatry, where you can provide a copy of your signed off ARCPs for the completed time of your training.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      This rotational post is ideally suited to a Specialty doctor wishing to pursue the Portfolio pathway to Specialist registration. The Royal College of Psychiatrists have 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, (eg. MRCPsych equivalent) where you can provide an authenticated copy of the formal curriculum or syllabus (including assessment methods) that was in place when you undertook your training. (or letter from the awarding body outlining the content of the training programme or examination). Evidence of formal periodic assessment during your training would also need to be provided.

      OR

      2. Training completed In the UK - completion of minimum of 6 months continuous approved specialty training in psychiatry, where you can provide a copy of your signed off ARCPs for the completed time of your training.

      Person Specification

      MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

      Essential

      • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

      Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

      Essential

      • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

      At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry

      Essential

      • At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry
      Person Specification

      MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

      Essential

      • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

      Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

      Essential

      • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment

      At least 2 years experience in community Psychiatry

      Essential

      • 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 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

      Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Carlton Parade

      1-6 Carlton Parade

      Orpington

      BR6 0JB


      Employer's website

      http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Carlton Parade

      1-6 Carlton Parade

      Orpington

      BR6 0JB


      Employer's website

      http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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