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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join an Integrated Learning Disabilities Service in Greater London.

This community-based consultant post has been created through service development. It offers the chance to work within a progressive multidisciplinary service supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.

The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership, contribute to pathway development, and support high-quality, person-centred care across community services.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultant psychiatric care for adults with learning disabilities.
• Deliver specialist assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
• Manage complex mental health presentations using a bio-psycho-social model.
• Provide medication reviews and risk management plans.
• Ensure safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Legal / Professional Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Maintain Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician responsibilities.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with professional standards.

Leadership / Management

• Provide clinical and professional leadership within the Learning Disabilities service.
• Contribute to service performance, redesign, and pathway priorities.
• Support efficient service delivery alongside managers and consultant colleagues.
• Participate in financial and operational planning where appropriate.

MDT / Partnership Working

• Work closely with psychologists, nurses, therapists, social workers, support staff, and carers.
• Maintain strong relationships with GPs, commissioners, social services, and voluntary sector partners.
• Promote equitable access to services for diverse communities.

Teaching / Governance / Development

• Supervise junior medical staff and ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Participate in appraisal, job planning, CPD, and academic programmes.
• Contribute to audit, research, and service evaluation.

Person specification

Requirements

Essential

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• GMC Specialist Register in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry or within 6 months
• Approved Clinician status
• Section 12 Approval
• Excellent specialist psychiatric knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage complexity and uncertainty
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Leadership and teamworking skills
• Ability to teach and supervise others

Desirable

• Higher degree in education/research/management
• Additional clinical qualifications
• Broad NHS or comparable specialist experience
• Research or service evaluation experience
• Evidence of achievements in education, research, or audit
• Strong CPD engagement
• Good standing with GMC
• Driving licence or alternative transport arrangements

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and inclusive
• Collaborative leader
• Patient-centred and respectful
• Organised and dependable
• Committed to equality and diversity
• Flexible and solution-focused
• Motivated to improve services