Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry in Royston, Hertfordshire

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

Location: Hertfordshire

Salary: £80,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Mentus Recruitment is proud to be partnering with one of the UKs leading providers of Mental Healthcare and specialist support services. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialty Doctor to join a well-established, psychiatric hospital in Hertfordshire. This facility offers a comprehensive range of services including high dependency rehabilitation, acute and psychiatric intensive care, medium and low secure services, and community-focused rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

As a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care, supporting a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a person-centred recovery approach. Under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be involved in patient assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric assessments and assist in determining appropriate levels of care

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver the Care Programme

Prepare clinical documentation including discharge summaries and CPA reports

Participate in clinical governance, CPD activities, and supervision

Provide medical cover and participate in the sites on-call rota

Support the GP in delivering physical health care and emergency treatment

Mentor new RMOs and provide cover during rest periods

Qualifications & Skills

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registered and licensed to practice

Good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD

Recent appraisal or RITA

Inpatient experience with individuals facing complex mental health issues

Key Attributes

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Committed to upholding confidentiality and quality documentation standards

Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols

Resilient and adaptable to demanding working environments

Safeguarding & Governance

All staff are expected to understand their responsibilities in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children and comply with all relevant local and national guidelines. Mandatory safeguarding training will be provided.

Benefits:

• Annual Salary of £80,000
• Generous Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension
• Medical indemnity provided
• Appraisal and revalidation service
• Support with CPD
• Working with an experienced and welcoming MDT
• Employee Assistance Programme

Working with Mentus Recruitment:

• A dedicated recruitment consultant with expertise in psychiatry recruitment and the mental health sector.
• Unrivalled level of customer service
• Access to NHS and private jobs all over the UK
• Generous recommend a friend bonusscheme

Please send us your CV today or feel free to give our friendly team a call for more information.