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This advertisement is for a six-month, full-time Junior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry position at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, specifically based on Gresham 1, a female acute ward at Bethlem Royal Hospital. The role involves direct clinical care, participation in ward rounds, risk assessments, care planning, and physical health monitoring, as well as opportunities for professional development through research, teaching, and quality improvement activities. The post offers a supportive environment with access to supervision, study leave, and a range of staff benefits. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to innovation, research, and high-quality mental health services, with strong academic links to King’s College London. The person specification emphasises NHS experience, adaptability, communication skills, and a commitment to equality and professional standards. YOU MUST HAVE TWO YEARS OF NHS EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A DOCTOR TO APPLY.

The main duties of the role include:
Reviewing and managing inpatients and the team caseload, handling the day-to-day service workload.

Attending ward rounds, team meetings, and Care Programme Approach (CPA) meetings.

Carrying out risk assessments and formulating appropriate risk management plans.

Developing and implementing care plans for patients.

Conducting physical health monitoring, including physical examinations and investigations as needed.

Liaising with GPs and other professionals or teams within and outside the Trust

Maintaining accurate and clear record-keeping, including preparing reports, letters, discharge notifications, and summaries, and ensuring all relevant information is recorded in the Trust’s electronic notes system.

Participating in service evaluation, audit, research, and quality improvement activities.

Engaging in service development and clinical governance activities.

Participating in academic activities, including teaching, case presentations, and reflective practice sessions.

Receiving regular supervision and support, with access to study leave and professional development opportunities.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is a large, innovative, and supportive organisation that is committed to delivering high-quality mental health services across four South London boroughs. Staff benefit from a strong culture of professional development, with opportunities for research, teaching, and quality improvement, as well as close academic links to King’s College London and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. The Trust emphasises inclusion, equality, and staff wellbeing, offering a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, and extensive support services, including occupational health, counselling, and wellbeing programs. SLaM values collaboration, continuous improvement, and the involvement of staff, patients, and carers in shaping services, aiming to create a positive, respectful, and growth-oriented work environment.

The main clinical responsibilities include managing inpatients and the team caseload, attending ward rounds and meetings, conducting risk assessments and care planning, monitoring patients’ physical health, liaising with various professionals and external agencies, attending external meetings, making safeguarding referrals, and maintaining clear records in the Trust’s electronic system. The role also involves 8 sessions per week dedicated to direct clinical care and 2 sessions for supporting professional activities such as audit, research, and quality improvement. General responsibilities include participating in service evaluation, clinical governance, academic activities, teaching, and reflective practice. The post holder will receive supervision, annual appraisal, and support for continuing professional development, with access to study leave and mandatory training requirements.