Undergraduates and doctors in training
Synonymous with clinical and academic excellence in psychiatry and with nearly 70 years of experience, we are internationally recognised as a centre for high quality, reliable psychiatric training. We have a track record of Maudsley trained alumni successfully securing senior clinical and academic posts both nationally and internationally.
Undergraduates and doctors in training are able to access a wide range of clinical posts and teaching methods, with tailored training programmes.
Why train with us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading centres for psychiatric training. Training here means joining an institution that is internationally recognised — and locally embedded in the diverse communities of south London.
As a resident doctor at South London and Maudsley, you will benefit from:
Unrivalled breadth of clinical experience. Our Trust provides services across a uniquely wide spectrum of mental health conditions and settings, from community and inpatient adult psychiatry to highly specialist national units for eating disorders, affective disorders, personality disorders, neuropsychiatry, and treatment-resistant psychosis. This breadth means residents can gain exceptional exposure that is cannot always be match elsewhere.
Strong academic links. We are closely associated with King's College London and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) — one of the world's leading centres for mental health research. Residents have access to a vibrant academic community and opportunities to develop research skills alongside their clinical training.
Supervision and pastoral support. Residents are supported by a broad and accessible faculty with a strong commitment to education, wellbeing and professional development. This includes their named Clinical and Educational supervisors, Tutors, Champions and Leads, as well as the Medical Education Department, led by the Director of Medical Education. Collectively ensuring that residents have timely, personalised support throughout their training journey.
A track record of success. Maudsley-trained doctors have gone on to secure senior clinical and academic posts both nationally and internationally. Training with us is a foundation for a career at the highest level of the profession.
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. South London and Maudsley serves one of the most diverse populations in the country. We are committed to fostering a training environment that reflects and respects that diversity, and to supporting all resident doctors to thrive.
Training Programmes
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of postgraduate medical education, delivering training programmes that span core and higher psychiatry in collaboration with partner organisations.
Core psychiatry training
South London and Maudsley, together with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, offers one of the largest core psychiatry training rotations in the country. Available training posts include inpatient and community adult psychiatry, psychiatry of older adults, early onset psychosis, rehabilitation psychiatry, psychotherapies, liaison psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, addictions, forensic psychiatry, learning disability, and child and adolescent psychiatry. Residents also have access to specialised placements in our nationally recognised units.
In addition, to further support core residents to achieve Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), the programme offers a full day of protected weekly teaching. Residents benefit from a varied programme including didactic lectures, seminars, psychotherapy discussion groups, journal clubs, grand rounds and simulation‑based clinical skills training.
Higher Specialty Training
Our higher training schemes include all of the 6 GMC approved single specialities higher training programmes and three of the approved dual programmes. Offering a wide range of training posts, within the specialities across a variety of settings in south and south-east London. Resident doctors work with a designated educational supervisor throughout, with opportunities to shape their programme around career goals and specialist interests, gaining experience in clinical, research, therapeutic skills and management domains.. Protected time for special interest sessions and regular teaching is built into all higher training schemes.
Higher residents also have the opportunity contribute to the broader clinical and academic community, including teaching and supporting the development of more junior medical colleagues, contributing to teaching on the MRCPsych course as well as other courses at the IoPPN.
For further information on how to apply for postgraduate psychiatry training, visit NHS England's medical specialty training pages .
Working with our medical education team
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust welcomes all staff to contribute to medical education and support the next generation of psychiatrists.
Our medical education faculty oversees the delivery of high-quality postgraduate training across the Trust, working closely with clinical teams, operational teams, and other stakeholders to ensure our programmes meet and exceed national standards. The team supports residentdoctors at every stage — from onboarding and induction, through to progression and Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
We are always looking to strengthen our faculty and are particularly interested in hearing from the following staff who join the Trust
- Consultant psychiatrists interested in taking on educational supervisor roles or contributing to varying aspects of the schemes
- Experienced clinicians who wish to develop expertise in delivery and development of medical education,
- Professionals with an interest in medical education management who can help us continue to develop and improve our training infrastructure
South London and Maudsley offers a supportive environment for those new to educational roles, with access to introductory and faculty development courses and a strong network of experienced trainers and educators across the Trust..
If you would like to contact our medical education faculty please contact the Postgraduate Medical Education Department at postgrad@slam.nhs.uk
