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Job Overview
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Forensic Intellectual Disability Psychiatrist to join their newly developed low secure forensic learning disability service based on Turner ward, Shaftesbury Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to provide medical leadership to a skilled multidisciplinary team committed to continual learning and development.
The post holder will be joining a service that is part of the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) Forensic Provider Collaborative, with goals centered on bringing care closer to home and improving patient pathways and outcomes.
This role offers excellent CPD opportunities and is being offered on a permanent basis, alongside a tailored management leadership programme for those interested. Additionally, we offer enhanced benefits including a relocation package of up to £8,000 (terms and conditions apply).
Key Responsibilities
The post-holder will provide medical leadership to the team on Turner LDA ward, a 12-bedded low secure ward within the new Shaftesbury building in Springfield Hospital. The Consultant will work closely with the ward manager and wider service to ensure safe, efficient, and effective service delivery that meets the Trust’s Key Performance Indicators and the SLP Forensic PC objectives.
From January 2022, this unit is housed in a state-of-the-art new secure building on the Springfield Hospital site. The ward has been specially adapted to provide the optimal environment for delivering care and treatment to patients with intellectual (learning) disabilities who may also have Autism.
The Consultant will carry overall responsibility for the day-to-day clinical care, risk assessment, risk management, treatment, and rehabilitation-focused care delivered by the Team. Robust support is available from the service Matron, Associate Clinical Director, Clinical Director, and where necessary, the Medical Director and Chief Executive.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications:
- Primary Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- MRCPsych, or equivalent. Included on the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic or Learning Disability Psychiatry or eligible for such inclusion on the Specialist Registrar within three months of completing their CCT.
- Section 12 (2) approval of the Mental Health Act
- Approved Clinician status as well as S12 approval.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Qualifications in change management and service development skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
- Completed minimum of three years full time training in approved higher psychiatric training scheme.
- A detailed knowledge of main treatment approaches for intellectual disabilities and autism, risk assessment and risk management, interface with the Criminal Justice system, and forensic inpatient settings.
Desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of the ICETR process.
- Experience of teaching medical and non-medical staff, including those who may not have a formal qualification.
Audit and Management
Essential:
- Commitment to developing practice through clinical audit and/or research
- Commitment to working with allied agencies including carer’s groups, and local charities.
Desirable:
- Experience of service planning and development
- Experience of working with third sector partners
Research and Publications
Essential:
- Evidence of participation in research, and outcomes of studies
Desirable:
- Higher degree in research
- Completion of a research project and evidence of its dissemination
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
Teaching Experience
Essential:
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate psychiatry
Desirable:
- Teaching Qualification Evidence of feedback good from students
Employment Details
Company: South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Location: Shaftesbury Building, Springfield University Hospital, 9 Springfield, London, SW17 0YF
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum pro rata plus London Zone Allowances
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Language: English
Application Deadline: 18 January 2026
About the Employer
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust is proud to offer expert services with a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ and we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.
This is a great time to join us as we are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti-racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow the application instructions provided by the employer: “Apply via NHS Jobs website.”
International applicants should ensure they have:
- Confirmed eligibility for a UK work visa
- Required documentation including proof of qualifications
- Criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
- Current UK professional registration if applicable
For further information about the application process, contact Medical Staffing at medicalstaffing@swlstg.nhs.uk.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Contact
For questions about the job, contact:
Medical Staffing (Medical Staffing)
Email: medicalstaffing@swlstg.nhs.uk
Phone: (not provided)
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the attached JDPS (Job Description and Person Specification) for detailed Job Description and main responsibilities.
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