Posted on 16/12/2025 – All Locations: Baldock.
Salary: Up to £49,000 + Benefits (from July). Function: Hospital. Hours per week: 37.5.
About the Role
Join our team as a Senior House Officer (SHO) in Psychiatry. Are you a junior doctor with a genuine interest in psychiatry? We’re looking for someone like you to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a great opportunity to deepen your experience and grow your skills in a meaningful, hands‑on role.
Responsibilities
In this position, you’ll play an important part in caring for patients in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and Older Age Acute units. You will be involved in a wide range of responsibilities from assessments and examinations to treatment planning, psychoeducation, medication reviews, tribunal reports, CPA documentation, and more. Every day will be different: you will respond to psychiatric emergencies and support patients in crisis, making a real difference when it matters most.
Qualifications
* A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
* Full GMC registration in the UK
* Completion of Foundation Year 1 (F1) and Foundation Year 2 (F2) or equivalent
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A compassionate, patient‑focused approach
About Us
Baldock Manor is a 40‑bed hospital in north Hertfordshire that provides specialist psychiatric services for adults. The hospital has two female PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care) wards and two acute wards. Our PICU services provide care and support for women at crisis level with a severe mental disorder who require rapid assessment and stabilisation. Our acute wards care for older adults, usually 55 years or older, who need a short‑term hospital stay to stabilise their mental health.
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Benefits & Salary
Salary up to £49,000 (starting July). Additional benefits will be discussed in the interview stage.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your medical career and make a real impact in psychiatry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
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