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A community health service provider in Bedford seeks an experienced specialist doctor with a minimum of 12 years of medical experience. The role entails working autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to manage mental health issues, conducting outpatient clinics, and ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act. A commitment to quality patient care and teamwork is essential. This role offers a chance to pursue further career development within the organization.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated specialist doctor to join our outstanding community Service.
This post is for a doctor who has completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period 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. 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), 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. For example, support to gain a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).
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.
Please note that this advert closes on Sunday, 19 Oct 2025.
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