Specialty Doctor, Slough Community Mental Health Service

Job summary

It is no secret that we have an outstanding rating from the CQC, our staff survey results are one of the best in the country, that we are leaders in digital maturity and that we have a mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation and development.

What else we can offer you? Besides all of this is the chance to have time to pursue your own interests, so if they lie in R&D, QI, or management & leadership we'll support you.

In 2021 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was 4th out of the 48 community and mental health trusts for the number of research projects we recruited to and have refreshed our research strategy and are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to develop and implement our research programme.

QI, the Trust is very active in terms of quality improvement, including the opportunity to gain fully accredited QI qualifications.

If you wish to play a pivotal role in leading and developing the service, the opportunities are there. Equally if you wish to develop in this area, we are happy to support and nurture your talent to allow you to take on such roles in the future.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached Specialty Doctor job description together with the person specification for this role.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year pro rata per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 371-D729
• Job locations: New Horizons, Pursers Court, Slough, SL2 5BX

Person Specification

Training and Clinical Experience

Essential

• Good medical and psychiatric knowledge with particular reference to General Adult Psychiatry

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement and competences equivalent to ST4+ in psychiatry

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the principles and models involved in management and treatment of Psychiatric disorders

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of research methodologies.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: New Horizons, Pursers Court, Slough, SL2 5BX
• Employer's website: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

• Medical Lead: Dr Babu Mani
• Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Phone: [contact hidden]