Specialty Doctor

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West London NHS Trust Specialty Doctor The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join the Ealing crisis and home treatment team. Working alongside and under day-to-day supervision of the team consultants, the post-holder will provide medical input into the multidisciplinary team delivering crisis assessment and home treatment. Medical input can be provided through face-to-face contacts, case discussion with MDT colleagues, and attendance at daily huddles and clinical meetings. The post holder will be expected to participate in Mental Health Act assessments and should hold or be working towards Section 12 approval. Main duties of the job Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments including risk formulation and devising personalised risk management plans Develop and review care plans within a multidisciplinary framework Support admission avoidance by providing intensive community-based interventions Participate in gatekeeping assessments for community-based patients Facilitate early discharge from inpatient units through collaborative working Undertake Mental Health Act assessments where necessary Prescribe and monitor response to psychotropic medication Contribute to urgent reviews and same-day assessments Ensure high-quality clinical documentation and record keeping Contribute to safeguarding assessments and processes Participate in daily multidisciplinary handovers and reviews About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £63,696 to £102,689 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 222-MED-606 Job locations St Bernard's Hospital London UB1 3EU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specificatio