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Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
09 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (N/A)
Posted Date
26 May 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) provide care and treatment for people with serious mental health difficulties, including but not limited to psychotic illnesses, mood and personality disorders, and other disorders.

Southwark has four Community Mental Health Teams covering different parts of Southwark:

  • Borough, Bermondsey and Rotherhithe
  • Walworth
  • Camberwell and Peckham
  • Dulwich and Nunhead

The post holder would provide clinical leadership and medical input working with the MDT

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary team. They will work with the team manager to ensure responsive, excellent and safe care is provided that supports the whole healthcare system. The postholder will work with senior directorate staff to meet Trust objectives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary team. They will work with the team manager to ensure responsive, excellent and safe care is provided that supports the whole healthcare system. The postholder will work with senior directorate staff to meet Trust objectives.  Please see job description and person specification for further details

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This advert is for Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (N/A). The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.

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