Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry – Evans Ward
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | London SE13 6LW, SE13 6LW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-26-0379 |
Summary
The main duties of the post holder are to provide psychiatry consultant leadership, to act as Approved Clinician for the wards case load, and to work with the ward manager to deliver high quality care for patients under the care of the unit. You will participate in the wards daily MDT hand over meetings and chair twice weekly ward rounds. You will also be expected to attend the directorates bed management meetings and any other forums/meetings aimed at improving length of stay and quality of care within our acute in patient services. Many of the ward patients would have been detained under the Mental health act and a fundamental part of the role is to ensure that you complete all the statutory paperwork and responsibilities that go hand in hand with being the Responsible clinician. Close liaison with community teams, Home treatment team, Liaison, GPs, other secondary care services (example medical teams at UHL), Police, MOJ (for sec 37/41 patients) will be a key part of the role. For further details please refer to attached JD.