Specialty Doctor – Psychiatry (Inpatient Services)
📍 Location: Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5JP
💷 Salary: £80,000 per annum
🕒 Hours: 37.5 per week | Full-time | Permanent
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to join a leading inpatient mental health service based in Royston, Hertfordshire. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality, patient-centred psychiatric care in a secure and professional setting.
🔍 Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct psychiatric assessments and contribute to the development of comprehensive treatment plans
* Work under the guidance of the Consultant Psychiatrist to support the care pathway for service users
* Participate in clinical governance, audits, and CPD activities
* Provide medical cover on a rota basis, including out-of-hours when required
* Assist with the supervision and induction of RMOs and junior staff
* Coordinate physical healthcare in collaboration with the onsite GP and phlebotomy team
🎓 Requirements:
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice in the UK
* Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting
* Participation in CPD and annual appraisal or RITA
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including participation in the on-call rota
📄 Compliance Documentation Required:
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Updated CV
* GMC registration certificate
* Medical degree certification
* Appraisal/RITA evidence (last 12 months)
* Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to undergo a check)
* Right to work documentation (passport/visa etc.)
* Immunisation record and vaccination status (as per infection control standards)
* References covering the last 3 years of employment
📧 Apply Now
Please send your CV and required documentation to:
📩 clint.snyders@a24locums.co.uk
Join a team where your expertise and commitment to excellence will help shape lives for the better. We look forward to hearing from you!