What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team committed to patients' wellbeing. Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments for clients referred to the unit, determining appropriate levels of care under the supervision of Consultant Psychiatrists, and produce high-quality clinical reports and documentation.
• Play a key role in the planning, implementation, and review of Care Programme interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient-centred and outcome-focused care.
• Actively contribute to teaching, supervision, and shared learning within the MDT, supporting the development of colleagues and maintaining high professional standards.
• Participate in Clinical Governance, audit, research, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), while also ensuring consistent medical cover through collaborative working and involvement in the on-call rota.
• Demonstrate flexibility and leadership, responding to changing service needs, supporting senior management in promoting the service and undertaking additional responsibilities appropriate to the role.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. The successful candidate will work closely within a multidisciplinary team, including Consultant Psychiatrists and another Specialty Doctor, to provide a holistic, person-centred treatment programme based on the recovery model. Applicants must hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and possess an MBBS qualification (or equivalent), with experience of working in psychiatry within multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should also be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Additional desirable criteria include MRCPsych qualification, Section 12(2) approval, and Approved Clinician (AC) status. For more information, email [contact hidden].

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. [Employer hidden] will cover the cost of a DBS check.

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Speciality doctor job description