Specialty Doctor - Psychiatrist

Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Specialty Doctor - Psychiatrist to join our team at Sturdee Community Hospital!

Key Relationships

Responsible Clinician, Medical Director, Service Manager and Operational Lead

Position Overview

The post holder will provide high-quality psychiatric care within structured rehabilitation pathways for adults with complex mental health needs, with a particular focus on recovery-oriented practice.

This is a full-time post (10 Programmed Activities). The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred psychiatric care, supporting service users to progress towards greater independence and reduced levels of support.

The post holder will support the Responsible Clinician (RC) in delivering care in line with GMC standards, Mental Health legislation, and organisational policies and procedures, and will contribute to clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement activity.

Our core values

• Hope and Recovery
• Compassion and Respect
• Continuity and Caring
• Partnership and Empowerment
• Innovation and Excellence
• Aspirational Leadership

Key Duties

(not an exhaustive list in relation to responsibilities)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Support the Responsible Clinician in the medical management of service users
• Undertake psychiatric assessments, including admissions and ongoing reviews
• Participate in ward rounds, CPA meetings, and MDT reviews
• Complete discharge summaries and clinical documentation to required standards
• Contribute to Mental Health Act processes, including reports and hearings, as required
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant records
• Assess mental capacity and contribute to best-interest decision-making
• Participate in risk assessment, formulation, and care planning
• Chair MDT meetings in the absence of the RC
• Contribute to on-call arrangements as required

Key Focus Areas / Strategic

• Delivery of safe, effective, and recovery-focused psychiatric care
• Contribution to structured rehabilitation and re-socialisation pathways
• Promotion of trauma-informed, inclusive, and person-centred practice
• Support of multidisciplinary team effectiveness
• Contribution to clinical governance and service improvement activity

Deliverables/ Expected Outcomes:

• High-quality psychiatric assessments and ongoing clinical reviews
• Timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Effective contribution to MDT decision-making and care planning
• Positive clinical outcomes and progress within rehabilitation pathways
• Consistent compliance with legislative, regulatory, and professional standards

Expected Outcomes

• High standards of clinical care and patient outcomes
• Consistent compliance with legislative and professional standards
• Effective MDT working and communication
• Positive contribution to service quality and development

KPIs

• Quality and timeliness of assessments and clinical documentation
• Participation in governance, audit, and quality improvement activity
• Compliance with Mental Health legislation and professional standards

OtherResponsibilities

(in addition to applicable legislation and professional guidance)

• Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
• Comply with health and safety and risk management requirements
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice
• Maintain professional standards and organisational reputation

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration (essential)
• MRCPsych or equivalent (desirable)
• Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act (desirable)

Experience

• At least one year's recent experience in adult psychiatry
• Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation (desirable)
• Experience in complex needs or forensic settings (desirable)

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience or training in relevant therapeutic approaches (desirable)

Competence

• Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Capacity legislation
• Risk assessment and risk management capability
• Understanding of clinical governance principles

Attributes

• Compassionate, professional, and recovery-focused
• Resilient and adaptable
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Development Opportunities

• Participation in appraisal and personal development planning
• Access to supervision, peer support, and learning resources
• Opportunities to contribute to audit, service development, and research