Specialist Doctor (SAS) in Psychiatry - Luton CMHT | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Doctor to join their community service. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of medical experience, including six in a relevant specialty. Responsibilities include assessing new referrals, managing clinics, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care. This role offers the potential for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' experience in relevant specialty.
• Approved Clinician (AC) status/approval required.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously in a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct clinical care with 8 Programmed Activities per week.
• Conduct outpatient clinics and manage urgent cases.

Skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Medical degree and minimum of 12 years’ medical work

Section 12(2) MHA 1983 approval

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, and motivated Specialist Doctor to join our outstanding community Service.

A Doctor who has completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification is required.

Qualifications and Registration

• A minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent 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), or 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, e.g., support to gain a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and be integral to a multidisciplinary team, accessing local CPD activities as appropriate.
• Direct Clinical Care: on average 8 Programmed Activities per week; 2 SPA (structured programmed activities).
• Assess new referrals and review existing patients; 6 outpatient clinics per week (as per the job plan) at Charter House/Florenceball house.
• Attend 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 to the patients.
• Provide face to face and telephone liaison support to other secondary mental health teams, General Practitioners and Primary care Link workers.
• Mental Health Act (day time rota) every 4-6 weeks (If Section 12/2 approved).

Organisation and Values

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

How to Apply

PLEASE VIEW A SHORT VIDEO FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEDICAL PSYCHIATRIST CAREERS IN LUTON AND BEDFORDSHIRE.

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025