Specialty Doctor

Role Overview

The Trust is recruiting a Specialty Doctor to serve in the acute inpatient ward at Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit. This position involves working within a multidisciplinary team led by a consultant psychiatrist, who also acts as the line manager. The specialty doctor will primarily be assigned to one ward and work consistently with one team but may occasionally collaborate with other inpatient teams as part of a 10 programmed activities (PA) role.

Our acute general adult wards prioritize rapid initiation of safe and effective treatment plans while minimizing any delays unrelated to clinical care within patient pathways.

Opportunities and Development

This is a stimulating chance to help enhance a proficient ward team, including involvement in ongoing co-production projects aimed at improving physical healthcare, patient experience, and advancing inpatient care services.

Responsibilities and Team Collaboration

The postholder will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team led by the consultant psychiatrist, ward team manager, unit manager, and local leads to provide leadership, clinical supervision, and support staff development. Responsibilities include delivering senior assessments, offering expert advice and supervision, and leading ward rounds alongside patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is among the UK’s most diverse healthcare providers, delivering extensive mental health and physical healthcare services across community settings. The Trust manages Broadmoor Hospital, one of three national high-secure hospitals with an international standing. High secure services cover patients from southern England, and low and medium secure services are provided across eight London boroughs. Additionally, mental and physical healthcare is provided across three boroughs: Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham.

With a workforce of over 5,000 employees, 59% of whom are from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds, the Trust has a projected turnover exceeding £500 million for 2024-25. The Trust has received an overall 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission, with its forensic services rated 'Outstanding'.

Strategic Involvement

The Trust plays a significant role in the North West London Integrated Care System and Integrated Care Board, leading the Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative within NW London.

Contact Information

For further details or to arrange informal visits, please contact:
Dr Roopak-Kaur Khara, Clinical Lead H&F Acute Mental Health Services
Email: [email protected]