Speciality Doctor - WAM Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

NHS; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maidenhead seeks a Specialty Doctor for their Community Mental Health Team. This role involves delivering mental health care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting research initiatives. Applicants should be registered medical practitioners with relevant psychiatric qualifications and a strong understanding of treatment principles. The position offers competitive pay and a range of generous benefits, promoting a healthy work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave plus buy/sell options

Discounts at hundreds of retailers

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• You must be a registered medical practitioner with the GMC.
• Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act) AC Approval is required.
• You should have evidence of achievement equivalent to ST4+ in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health care for working-age adults in a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
• Contribute to the research strategy of Berkshire Healthcare.

Skills

Good medical and psychiatric knowledge

Understanding psychiatric disorders management

Experience with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Registered Medical Practitioner

Membership/Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Diploma in Psychiatry or MRCPsych

Job description

Speciality Doctor - WAM Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join the Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead Community Mental Health Team within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

WAM CMHT provides mental health care for working-age adults across a diverse population of around 153,000, working closely with Prospect Park Hospital inpatient services, Early Intervention in Psychosis, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, and other specialist services to ensure seamless care.

You’ll join a well-established multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and support staff. The medical team comprises two Consultant Psychiatrists and SAS colleagues, fostering collaborative working and cross-cover arrangements.

The post is based at a newly refurbished facility in Maidenhead town centre, with excellent transport links via the Elizabeth Line and M4 corridor. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead offers outstanding schools, cultural attractions, and beautiful outdoor spaces along the River Thames and Chiltern Hills.

Berkshire Healthcare is rated Outstanding by the CQC, ranks among the best nationally for staff survey results, and is a leader in digital maturity and quality improvement. In 2021, we placed 4th among 48 community and mental health trusts for research recruitment. We have refreshed our research strategy and seek enthusiastic colleagues to help develop and implement our programme.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached Speciality Doctor job description and person specification for this role.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist provider of mental health and community health services, rated Outstanding by the CQC. We are committed to delivering exceptional care across Berkshire and creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace where everyone feels supported and valued.

Your wellbeing matters to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent CPD, career development, and study leave opportunities
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave (rising with service) plus buy/sell options
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants
• Active staff networks promoting equality and inclusion
• Free parking across Trust sites

You’ll also enjoy working in a locality that combines professional challenge with exceptional lifestyle benefits. Whether your interests lie in research, leadership, or quality improvement, we’ll support you. Our Trust is highly active in innovation, offering opportunities to gain accredited QI qualifications and contribute to our refreshed research strategy.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Speciality Doctor job description and person specification for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner with General Medical Council
• Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act) AC Approval
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Diploma in Psychiatry or MRCPsych

Knowledge, Training and Clinical Experience

• Good medical and psychiatric knowledge with particular reference to General Adult Psychiatry
• Understanding of the principles and models involved in management and treatment of Psychiatric disorders
• Evidence of achievement and competences equivalent to ST4+ in psychiatry
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary team.

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.

£61,542 to £99,216 a year (pro rata /per annum)