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Specialist Grade Doctor Bedford Recovery CMHT
East London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 29 day(s) ago
Reference: 363-MR-BED-COM-8250782
Job summary
The post holder will support the multidisciplinary team in the management of patients subject to CPA, as envisaged in relevant NICE Guidance. The post-holder will work with an MDT including pharmacy, psychology, social work, CPN colleagues, and trainees. Post holder will clinically lead a sub-team within this service, overseeing the delivery of care under CPA for a cohort of patients registered with certain primary care clinical networks.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
1.Provide consultant leadership to the CPA recovery team.
2.Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.
3.Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
4.Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment
5.Undertake all work in the context of the recovery approach which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making.
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
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-MR-BED-COM-8250782
Job locations
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As above
The post-holder will:
1.Provide consultant leadership to the CPA recovery team.
2.Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.
3.Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
4.Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment
5.Undertake all work in the context of the recovery approach which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As above
The post-holder will:
1.Provide consultant leadership to the CPA recovery team.
2.Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of issues relating to mental and physical health for adults with acute and severe mental illness in the community (over 18 years) so that intensive and timely treatment can be delivered to prevent chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services.
3.Attend and be the clinical leader of weekly MDT meetings, supported by the team operational lead.
4.Provide clinical advice and guidance to primary care physicians to manage patients in the least restrictive environment
5.Undertake all work in the context of the recovery approach which is emphasised across the Trust, placing the service user at the centre of planning and decision making.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in Acute Adult Psychiatry at SpR, SASG or consultant level within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
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
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Bedford
MK41 6AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)