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Specialist Grade Doctor Dunstable CMHT
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Reference: 363-MR-BEDCOMMUN-8284431
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, and motivated Specialtist doctor to join our outstanding community Service.
This post would be ideally suited for a doctor, who has a minimum of 12 years experience in clinical psychiatry practice, and is interested in working in a specialist doctor position in psychiatry outside of a Training position.
A successful candidate would have the option of continuing ongoing work in a specialtist doctor position, or considering the option of applying for Speciality Training in Psychiatry in the future. An alternative career path would be progression as a specialist doctor and with the possibility of gaining a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) via Article 14 route once required experience can be evidenced in the future.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a consultant psychiatrist and will be integral to a multidisciplinary team, accessing local CPD activities as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
o 10 PAso The specialist doctor will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed with the local clinical governance framework.o Specialist Doctor will provide the expertise in specialized area and work closely with the consultant and multi disciplinary team.o The doctor will provide clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis.o 8 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care. Care of patients in the community in Dunstable CMHT, in the Functional Model."o 2 Sessions will be for supporting professional activitieso Specialist Doctor will assess new referrals and review existing patients. 6 to 7 out-patient clinics per week either at the base of the Dunstable CMHT or designated GP Surgery.
o Additional clinics to see patients in emergency &/ provide telephone contact with patients and their carer's to manage urgent queries.
o CPA meetings, Professional meetings, Case Conferences and home visits as necessary.o Liaise with team members and provide telephone and face to face contact to members of the team and see patients urgently.
o Triage referrals regularly in Blended triage meetings to provide a safe, prompt and appropriate service to the person who was referred.o Provide face to face and telephone liaison service to other secondary mental health teams, General Practitioners and Primary care workers
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
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-MR-BEDCOMMUN-8284431
Job locations
Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU5 4JD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As above. Please refer to attached JD for more details.
10 PAs The specialist doctor will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed with the local clinical governance framework. Specialist Doctor will provide the expertise in specialized area and work closely with the consultant and multi disciplinary team. The doctor will provide clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis. 8 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care. Care of patients in the community in Dunstable CMHT, in the Functional Model. 2 Sessions will be for supporting professional activities Specialist Doctor will assess new referrals and review existing patients. 6 to 7 out-patient clinics per week either at the base of the Dunstable CMHT or designated GP Surgery.
Additional clinics to see patients in emergency &/ provide telephone contact with patients and their carers to manage urgent queries.
CPA meetings, Professional meetings, Case Conferences and home visits as necessary. Liaise with team members and provide telephone and face to face contact to members of the team and see patients urgently.
Triage referrals regularly in Blended triage meetings to provide a safe, prompt and appropriate service to the person who was referred. Provide face to face and telephone liaison service to other secondary mental health teams, General Practitioners and Primary care workers
Job description
Job responsibilities
As above. Please refer to attached JD for more details.
10 PAs The specialist doctor will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed with the local clinical governance framework. Specialist Doctor will provide the expertise in specialized area and work closely with the consultant and multi disciplinary team. The doctor will provide clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis. 8 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care. Care of patients in the community in Dunstable CMHT, in the Functional Model. 2 Sessions will be for supporting professional activities Specialist Doctor will assess new referrals and review existing patients. 6 to 7 out-patient clinics per week either at the base of the Dunstable CMHT or designated GP Surgery.
Additional clinics to see patients in emergency &/ provide telephone contact with patients and their carers to manage urgent queries.
CPA meetings, Professional meetings, Case Conferences and home visits as necessary. Liaise with team members and provide telephone and face to face contact to members of the team and see patients urgently.
Triage referrals regularly in Blended triage meetings to provide a safe, prompt and appropriate service to the person who was referred. Provide face to face and telephone liaison service to other secondary mental health teams, General Practitioners and Primary care workers
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
Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU5 4JD
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
Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub
Court Drive
Dunstable
LU5 4JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)