Consultant Medical Psychotherapist

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. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Medical Psychotherapist The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Maudsley Medical Psychotherapy Service (MMPS) is situated in Southwark but receives referrals from Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham and Croydon. The Maudsley Medical Psychotherapy Service (MMPS)) offers psychological therapies for complex non-psychotic mental illness. These service users have symptoms of a severity, chronicity and/or complexity that have been insufficiently responsive to step 1 (IAPT) or step 2 (PCMHT) interventions or are considered to be unsuitable for these. An increased focus on close working with other colleagues including referrers and psychological therapists based in neighbourhood teams is essential to reduce fragmentation of service input and provide the stable attachment figures required for treating these service users. The consultant in this role will be responsible for assessment, flow, liaison with colleagues and supervision of treatments by resident doctors. They will also more generally support with service provision, governance and service development. Main duties of the job The consultant in this role will be responsible for assessment, flow, liaison with colleagues and supervision of treatments by resident doctors. They will also more generally support with service provision, governance and service development. About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services for people living in four local Boroughs in South London, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon, as well as providing a range of national specialist services. The Trust is committed to managing and developing a range of mental health services, working closely with users and carers, our four partner local authorities, CCGs and NHS hospitals. Services are primarily focused on people with severe and enduring mental illness. However, it also promotes good mental health, early intervention to prevent more serious problems and provide support to primary care in dealing with people with less severe problems. The trust has a strong community focus and our services are provided in a wide range of settings including people's own homes, GP practices, day centres, residential and nursing homes, prisons and hospitals. The Trust's core value states that 'everything we do is to improve the experience of people using our services and to promote mental health and wellbeing for all'. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 334-SOU-8229572-BJ Job locations Out Patients, Maudsley Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 8AZ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To provide enthusiastic, and flexible, clinical leadership and consultant input into the team To take Consultant responsibility for patients To undertake assessments as routine part of work To take a lead on support with flow and referrals To actively provide medical psychotherapy support to other services and colleagues To work flexibly and creatively promoting informed risk taking and anti-discriminatory practice To liaise with external placement provide