Speciality Doctor - Bedford CMHT

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a motivated Specialist Doctor to contribute to a multidisciplinary team in Bedford. The role offers the opportunity to manage mental health cases and collaborate on treatment strategies, with a salary range reflective of NHS standards. Candidates with extensive psychiatric experience are encouraged to apply, as the medical community thrives on support and continuous professional development. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of service users.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years' medical work experience required.
• Six years in a relevant specialty preferred.
• Section 12(2) MHA 1983 approval or plan to gain it within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team providing clinical support.
• Manage mental health issues in routine and emergency settings.
• Conduct out-patient clinics and emergency consultations.

Skills

Clinical care

Assessment

Communication

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Fully registered with the General Medical Council

Higher degree

Job description

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

10 PAsThe specialist doctor will work closely with other medical staff andmultidisciplinary team, and will provide clinical support for the assessmentand management of mental health issues on a routine and emergencyOn average 8 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to DirectClinical Care and 2 SPA (structured programmed activities).Assess new referrals and review existing patients. 6 out-patient clinics perweek(as per the job plan) either at Charter House/Floball house)Additional clinics to see patients in emergency &/ or virtual/telephone contactwith patients and their carers to manage urgentCPA reviews, Medical reviews, Professional meetings, Multi-disciplinary Teammeetings, Case Conferences and home visits asLiaise with team members and provide advice to support them.Triage referrals regularly with Team Manager, team members and VSCEcolleagues to provide a safe, prompt and appropriate service to the patients.Provide face to face and telephone liaison support to other secondary mentalhealth teams, General Practitioners and Primary care Link workersMental Health Act (day time rota) every 4-6 weeks (If Section 12/2 approved)

About us

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.

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-MRBED7231222

Job locations

Florence Ball House

Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification 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 (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
• Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment.

PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 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 a part of multidisciplinary Team.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and support team members 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

CLINICAL SKILLS Essential

• Ability to work multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team.
• Self-motivating and innovative approach
• Clear, effective communication style
• Expertise in risk assessment.
• A balanced approach to risk management and safety plans.
• Confident in therapeutic positive risk taking when appropriate.
• Commitment to clinical governance and QI
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability and commitment to work with carers and families
• Ability to adjust therapeutic approaches according to service users' cultural needs

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION Essential

• Good teaching and communication skills
• Experience of teaching

RESEARCH AND AUDIT Essential

• Audit experience

Desirable

• Experience of research work, or service evaluation, especially in psychosis and cultural psychiatry

Person Specification 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 (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
• Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment.

PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 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 a part of multidisciplinary Team.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and support team members 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

CLINICAL SKILLS Essential

• Ability to work multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team.
• Self-motivating and innovative approach
• Clear, effective communication style
• Expertise in risk assessment.
• A balanced approach to risk management and safety plans.
• Confident in therapeutic positive risk taking when appropriate.
• Commitment to clinical governance and QI
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability and commitment to work with carers and families
• Ability to adjust therapeutic approaches according to service users' cultural needs

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION Essential

• Good teaching and communication skills
• Experience of teaching

RESEARCH AND AUDIT Essential

• Audit experience

Desirable

• Experience of research work, or service evaluation, especially in psychosis and cultural psychiatry

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Ball House

Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Ball House

Kimbolton Road

Bedford

MK40 2NT

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)