Specialty Doctor

Overview

Speciality Doctor in General Adult psychiatry (permanent). Based in Lillie Ward, a 16-bedded female admission ward within the Hammersmith and Fulham mental health inpatient unit, West London. The post holder will provide clinical support and leadership as part of an established medical team and MDT. The position is full time. Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC and ideally have experience in inpatient units with section 12 status.All medical staff are employed by WLNT.Main duties

The successful candidate will be a senior member of an established medical team, under a substantive consultant psychiatrist and part of a comprehensive MDT. The ward provides inpatient services for West London NHS Trust; Lillie Ward is one of four female admission wards within West London local services. The candidate will have key clinical and management roles on the ward, providing clinical input to Lillie Ward through active engagement and participation in ward clinical activity. They will need to deliver care in best clinical practice and guidelines informed by trauma-informed principles. There are no routine out-of-hours commitments associated with this post. The post holder will be managed through the governance structures of West London Local Services, reporting to the ward consultant and the acute Clinical Lead for the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.About us

West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider delivering mental and physical health care and community services. The Trust operates Broadmoor Hospital and provides services across eight London boroughs. We employ over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated as Good overall by the Care Quality Commission; forensic services are rated Outstanding. The Trust is a partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and leads NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health services.Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: Specialty DoctorSalary: £61,542 to £99,216 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 222-MED-530-AJob locations: Lillie ward, HandF Mental Health Unit, Claybrook Road, London, W6 8NFJob responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities; the person specification outlines qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.The following are the essential and desirable criteria used to assess applications.Qualifications

EssentialMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationDesirableQualification or higher degree in clinical research or managementMRCPsychAdditional clinical qualificationsEligibility

EssentialFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointmentGMC Specialist Register or within six monthsApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentGood standing with GMC with respect to warnings/conditions on practiceApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentClinical knowledge

EssentialExcellent clinical skillsAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAExcellent knowledge in specialityDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or equivalent serviceAcademic skills and lifelong learning

EssentialAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingAbility to work in and lead teamExcellent written and oral communication skillsAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyEvidence-based decision making including team inputParticipation in continuous professional developmentActive participation in clinical audit and quality improvementDesirableExperience in clinical research and/or service evaluationEvidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvementDisclosure and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; a DBS disclosure submission is required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details. UK criminal records guidance applies for overseas applicants.UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

West London NHS TrustLillie Ward, HandF Mental Health Unit, Claybrook Road, London, W6 8NFEmployer website: ..... full job details .....