Locum Consultant | West London NHS Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Psychiatrist or Specialist Doctorto join the South Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) on a fixed-term basis until 28 February 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary community mental-health service supporting adults with complex mental-health needs. The successful applicant will provide senior medical input to the team, including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management and risk formulation, working closely with service users, carers and partner agencies.

The role includes close working with psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer-support workers and other medical colleagues. Depending on grade and experience, the postholder will contribute to clinical leadership, supervision, teaching, service development, governance and quality-improvement activity.

Applicants should have substantial experience in adult psychiatry, excellent communication and collaborative-working skills, and a commitment to recovery-focused, trauma-informed and person-centred care. The post may be appointed at Consultant Psychiatrist level for an appropriately qualified candidate, or at Specialist Doctor level for an experienced doctor who meets the relevant requirements.

South Hammersmith & Fulham is a diverse, well-connected area of West London, offering an engaging community mental-health role within an established multidisciplinary team.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr George Coates George.coates@nhs.net

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’ overall by 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.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026