Three Junior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £52,656 (MT03) per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | South London, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7773567/334-LEW-7773567-JA |
Summary
This is a substantive post for a 3 x Junior Clinical Fellows in Psychiatry in Lambeth and Lewisham boroughs, part of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. You will initially be assigned to a post based on your preference. If two or more candidates want the same job, allocation will be randomised for fairness. The post is about more than service provision; it seeks to help successful candidates grow and develop as doctors. The post is full-time (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will join the on-call rota.
The post offers two sessions supporting professional development, allowing the post holder to undertake projects related to their role and to develop areas of interest. SLaM has an affiliation with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (see later section in this JD), which the successful candidate can explore. SLaM further has many specialist units that candidates may wish to spend time in to expand their knowledge. Other opportunities, such as medical education or QIP work, are available. We will help successful candidates access the myriad of opportunities on offer.
You MUST have two years of working in the NHS as a doctor before applying for this job.
Clinical Responsibilities:
• Review and management of inpatients and handling the day-to-day workload of the service.
• Attending ward rounds and team meetings.
• Carrying out risk assessments and formulating appropriate risk management plans.
• Developing care plans for patients.
• Monitoring the physical health of patients, including examinations and investigations as needed.
• Liaising with GPs and other professionals/teams within and outside the Trust, including social services, DVLA, and voluntary sector organizations.
• Attending external patient meetings when appropriate.
• Making safeguarding referrals.
• Keeping thorough records, including preparing reports, letters, discharge notifications/summaries, and ensuring all relevant information is recorded in the Trust’s electronic notes system (EPJS) and elsewhere as needed.
• Devoting 8 programmed activities per week to Direct Clinical Care and 2 to Supporting Professional Activity.
Other Responsibilities:
• Participation in service evaluation, audit, research, and quality improvement.
• Involvement in service development and clinical governance activities.
• Attending business meetings and other relevant team/Trust meetings.
• Engaging in academic activities, including team-based teaching, case presentations, and teaching medical/other students attached to the service.
• Participation in reflective practice sessions.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, delivers the UK’s widest range of NHS mental health services across four South London boroughs and partners with King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. The Trust operates 230 services, employs 4,800 staff, and treats thousands of patients annually in both community and inpatient settings. It is committed to innovation, effective interventions, and collaboration with educational institutions such as King’s College London and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). The IoPPN, Europe’s largest centre for research and postgraduate education in psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience, is renowned for pioneering research, high-impact publications, and world-class training. Together, we focus on advancing mental health care, research, education, and service user outcomes through strong partnerships and a community-oriented approach.
· Review and Management of patients and day-to-day workload of the service
· Attending ward rounds/team meetings
· Carrying out risk assessments and formulating appropriate risk management plans
· Formulating care plans
· Physical health monitoring of patients – including carrying out physical examination and investigations as appropriate
· Liaising with GP’s and various other professionals/ teams within and outside SLAM including with Social services, DVLA and the Voluntary sector.
· Attending external patient meetings as appropriate
· Making safeguarding referrals
· Record keeping – including preparing reports/letters, discharge notifications/summaries and ensuring that all the relevant information gathered by you following patient contact is recorded clearly in the trust’s electronic notes (EPJS) and elsewhere as appropriate.
8 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care and 2 SPAs to Supporting Professional Activity.
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Mar 2026