Specialist Doctor (SAS) in Psychiatry - Luton CMHT

NHS; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Doctor in Luton. The role requires at least 12 years of medical work with 6 years in psychiatry, including outpatient evaluations. A successful candidate can progress in their career while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexibility in working patterns and a competitive salary range of £100,870 to £111,441 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' medical work including 6 years in a relevant specialty.
• Section 12(2) MHA 1983 approval or plan to obtain it.
• Experience of psychiatric care for severe mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for assessment and management of mental health issues.
• Conduct outpatient clinics; assess new referrals.
• Participate in medical reviews and case conferences.

Skills

Experience in psychiatry clinical practice

Consultation skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Higher degree (desirable)

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (desirable)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Doctor to join our community Service. This post is for a Doctor who has completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification. A minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equi valent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted. The doctor should be section 12(2) MHA 1983 approved (or achieve within 6 months of appointment); if not, have Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval and be on the AC register. A successful candidate would have the option of continuing ongoing work in a Specialist Doctor position, or be supported to pursue other routes for career progression, for example support to gain a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). The post-holder is expected to work autonomously and will be integral to a multidisciplinary team, accessing local CPD activities as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• 10 PAs
• Work closely with other medical staff and multidisciplinary team, providing clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health issues on a routine and emergency basis
• Direct Clinical Care: approximately 8 Programmed Activities per week; 2 Structured Programme Activities (SPAs)
• Assess new referrals and review existing patients; conduct 6 outpatient clinics per week (as per the job plan) at Charter House/Florenceball House
• Additional clinics to see patients in emergency and/or via virtual/telephone contact with patients and their carers to manage urgent cases
• CPA reviews, Medical reviews, Professional meetings, Multi-disciplinary Team meetings, Case Conferences and home visits as required
• Liaise with team members and provide advice to support them
• Triage referrals regularly with Team Manager, team members and VSCE colleagues to provide a safe, prompt and appropriate service
• Provide face-to-face and telephone liaison support to other secondary mental health teams, General Practitioners and Primary care Link workers
• Mental Health Act (daytime rota) every 4-6 weeks (if Section 12/2 approved)

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification
• Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• At least six years' experience of psychiatry clinical practice post medical qualification
• Appreciation and understanding of social and cultural factors relevant to psychiatric practice
• Experience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions

Desirable

• Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry
• Experience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical Audit
• Good working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act

Organisational Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-model team
• Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
• Consultation skills to services, teams and individuals
• Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary setting
• Commitment to working with service users on service development

Other Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Details

Employer: East London NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Luton CMHT, Charter House, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PJ

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working