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Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist - Community Mental Health TeamAbout This OpportunityHojona 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 RoleOur 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 ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership:Provide medical leadership to a 20.6 WTE multidisciplinary teamManage shared clinical caseload of 345 patients (132 CPA, 213 non-CPA)Conduct 2-3 new patient assessments weekly for Wandsworth Single Point of AccessDeliver outpatient clinics, home visits, and crisis interventionsOversee risk assessment, medication management, and recovery-focused care planningProfessional Duties:Participate in Mental Health Act assessments with Section 12(2) approvalSupervise junior medical staff, including Core and Higher Specialty TraineesCollaborate with multidisciplinary team members and external agenciesContribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiativesEngage in teaching medical students from St George's University of LondonService Development:Participate in service planning and business development activitiesContribute to Trust-wide quality improvement and innovation programsSupport implementation of new clinical pathways and evidence-based practicesEngage with third sector partners and community organizationsEssential RequirementsQualifications:Primary medical degree with full GMC registrationMRCPsych or equivalent qualificationGMC Specialist Register inclusion for General Adult Psychiatry (or eligible within 3 months)Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician statusExperience:Minimum 3 years full-time approved higher psychiatric trainingComprehensive knowledge of severe mental illness treatment approachesExpertise in psychopharmacological interventions and clinical managementExperience with CPA processes, risk assessment, and managementProven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environmentsCore Competencies:Exceptional clinical leadership and decision-making skillsStrong communication abilities with diverse stakeholder groupsCommitment to clinical governance, audit, and continuous improvementAbility to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate traineesCollaborative approach to working with statutory and voluntary sector partnersDesirable QualificationsAdditional specialist qualifications or subspecialty expertiseFormal qualifications in psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, MBT)Higher degree or significant research experienceTeaching qualifications and evidence of educational excellenceExperience in service planning, development, and change managementPublications in peer-reviewed journalsPackage & Benefits Salary: NHS Consultant scale Programmed Activities: 10 PAs (7.5 DCC, 2.5 SPA) Contract: Permanent substantive positionComprehensive Benefits Package:NHS pension scheme with excellent employer contributions32-34 days annual leave plus bank holidays30 days study leave over 3 years with financial allowanceOn-call supplement (3% for 1:20 rota participation)Flexible and agile working arrangements availableProfessional development opportunities through University partnershipsAdditional Perks:Modern office facilities with dedicated laptop and smartphoneAdministrative support and auto-transcription softwareAccess to Trust gymnasium and local health club discountsWellbeing support including occupational health servicesCar parking available (salary sacrifice options)About Our ClientSouth 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 servicesChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)Specialist services including forensic, eating disorders, and perinatal carePrimary care psychological therapies (IAPT)Learning disability and neuropsychiatry servicesTrust Achievements:CQC "Good" rating achieved in 2018Strong partnerships with St George's University of LondonInnovative services including Recovery College and Crisis CafesCommitment to equality, diversity, and inclusionTrust 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 EnvironmentTeam Structure:1.0 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist position1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor and 1.0 WTE ST4-6 traineeComprehensive MDT including CPNs, OT, Psychology, Employment SpecialistsStrong administrative and IT support infrastructureModern facilities at Queen Mary's Hospital, RoehamptonProfessional Development:Active CPD program with weekly academic meetingsResearch opportunities through Clinical Research UnitMentoring program for new consultantsAnnual appraisal and revalidation supportAccess to St George's University library servicesWhy 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 supportAbout Hojona LtdWe 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 ProcessAdditional Requirements:Enhanced DBS check requiredOccupational health clearanceThree satisfactory professional referencesRight to work in UK verification