Job summaryWe are seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join our Inpatient Team in Luton and BedfordshireSuccessful applicants will have at least 3 years of experience working in psychiatry, and will ideally be Section 12 approved.ELFT is a teaching Trust, rated Outstanding by the CQC which provide Mental health and Community Service across East London and Bedfordshire.We are proud of our field-leading Quality Improvement and Leadership Development programmes, which you would be encouraged to pursue. We work closely with the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, and partners across the North East London ICS to drive innovation in healthcare. Our staff are actively encouraged to engage in and lead transformation work.There are a number of potential Speciality grade doctor potential posts are available, meaning that a successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different settings and locations, with flexibility to work in a post aligned to your area of interest.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. The post-holder will have the opportunity to rotate through different posts on a yearly basis according to service needs, offering opportunities for developing clinical expertise across a range of specialities.Main duties of the job10 PAs/ FlexibleThe Specialty grade doctor will work closely with the consultant psychiatrist and Multi Disciplinary team, and will provide clinical support for the assessment and management of mental health problems on a routine and emergency basis. On average 9 Programmed Activities per week will be devoted to Direct Clinical Care.Direct Clinical Care dutiesThe post holder will:Work within a multidisciplinary setting offering psychiatric medical input in the assessment, treatment and care management of patients, carrying out all general duties including mental state examinations.Provide up to date, effective, safe medical care for patients in order to promote their recovery, and promote their insight with a view to relapse prevention.Provide physical care in liaison with primary care services and the in house GP services.Offer advice and support to other members of the team in issues related to his/her competence and expertise**Full duties can be found in the Job DescriptionAbout usOur 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 organisationsDetailsDate posted07 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary 61,542 to 99,216 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number363-MRLUT-8185824Job locationsLuton Centre for Mental HealthCalnwood RoadLutonLU4 0EFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDirect Clinical Care dutiesThe post holder will:Work within a multidisciplinary setting offering psychiatric medical input in the assessment, treatment, and care management of patients, carrying out all general duties including mental state examinations.Provide up to date, effective, safe medical care for patients in order to promote their recovery and promote their insight with a view to relapse prevention.Provide physical care in liaison with primary care services and the in-house GP services.Offer advice and support to other members of the team in issues related to his/her competence and expertise.**Full duties can be found in the Job Description Job description Job responsibilitiesDirect Clinical Care dutiesThe post holder will:Work within a multidisciplinary setting offering psychiatric medical input in the assessment, treatment, and care management of patients, carrying out all general duties including mental state examinations.Provide up to date, effective, safe medical care for patients in order to promote their recovery and promote their insight with a view to relapse prevention.Provide physical care in liaison with primary care services and the in-house GP services.Offer advice and support to other members of the team in issues related to his/her competence and expertise.**Full duties can be found in the Job DescriptionPerson Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the General Medical CouncilDesirableA higher degree such as MD or PhDMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)Eligible for Approved Clinician Status
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
EssentialAt least 6 years experience post medical qualification with 3 years' experience within psychiatryAppreciation and understanding of social and cultural factors relevant to psychiatric practiceExperience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditionsDesirableExperience of clinical work in Acute Adult PsychiatryExperience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical AuditGood working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES
EssentialAbility to work as a part of multidisciplinary, multi-model teamAbility to manage complex workloads and support others to do thatConsultation skills to services, teams and individualsCommitment to working in multidisciplinary settingCommitment to working with service users on service developmentAbility to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team Teaching and supervision DesirableGood teaching and communication skillsExperience of teaching
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
EssentialGood teaching and communication skillsExperience of teaching
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
EssentialAudit experienceDesirableExperience of research work, or service evaluation, especially in psychosis and cultural psychiatry Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
EssentialMB BS or equivalent medical qualification.Fully registered with the General Medical CouncilDesirableA higher degree such as MD or PhDMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)Eligible for Approved Clinician Status
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
EssentialAt least 6 years experience post medical qualification with 3 years' experience within psychiatryAppreciation and understanding of social and cultural factors relevant to psychiatric practiceExperience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditionsDesirableExperience of clinical work in Acute Adult PsychiatryExperience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical AuditGood working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES
EssentialAbility to work as a part of multidisciplinary, multi-model teamAbility to manage complex workloads and support others to do thatConsultation skills to services, teams and individualsCommitment to working in multidisciplinary settingCommitment to working with service users on service developmentAbility to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide leadership for the team Teaching and supervision DesirableGood teaching and communication skillsExperience of teaching
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
EssentialGood teaching and communication skillsExperience of teaching
RESEARCH AND AUDIT
EssentialAudit experienceDesirableExperience of research work, or service evaluation, especially in psychosis and cultural psychiatryDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressLuton Centre for Mental HealthCalnwood RoadLutonLU4 0EFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast London NHS Foundation TrustAddressLuton Centre for Mental HealthCalnwood RoadLutonLU4 0EFUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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