Speciality Doctor - WAM Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join the Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead Community Mental Health Team within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
WAM CMHT provides mental health care for working-age adults across a diverse population of around 153,000, working closely with Prospect Park Hospital inpatient services, Early Intervention in Psychosis, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, and other specialist services to ensure seamless care.
You’ll join a well-established multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and support staff. The medical team comprises two Consultant Psychiatrists and SAS colleagues, fostering collaborative working and cross-cover arrangements.
The post is based at a newly refurbished facility in Maidenhead town centre, with excellent transport links via the Elizabeth Line and M4 corridor. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead offers outstanding schools, cultural attractions, and beautiful outdoor spaces along the River Thames and Chiltern Hills.
Berkshire Healthcare is rated Outstanding by the CQC, ranks among the best nationally for staff survey results, and is a leader in digital maturity and quality improvement. In 2021, we placed 4th among 48 community and mental health trusts for research recruitment. We have refreshed our research strategy and seek enthusiastic colleagues to help develop and implement our programme.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached Speciality Doctor job description and person specification for this role.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist provider of mental health and community health services, rated Outstanding by the CQC. We are committed to delivering exceptional care across Berkshire and creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace where everyone feels supported and valued.
Your wellbeing matters to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
* Excellent CPD, career development, and study leave opportunities
* A collaborative, forward-thinking environment
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave (rising with service) plus buy/sell options
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
* 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles
* Access to wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants
* Active staff networks promoting equality and inclusion
* Free parking across Trust sites
You’ll also enjoy working in a locality that combines professional challenge with exceptional lifestyle benefits. Whether your interests lie in research, leadership, or quality improvement, we’ll support you. Our Trust is highly active in innovation, offering opportunities to gain accredited QI qualifications and contribute to our refreshed research strategy.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Speciality Doctor job description and person specification for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Medical Practitioner with General Medical Council
* Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act) AC Approval
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* Diploma in Psychiatry or MRCPsych
Knowledge, Training and Clinical Experience
* Good medical and psychiatric knowledge with particular reference to General Adult Psychiatry
* Understanding of the principles and models involved in management and treatment of Psychiatric disorders
* Evidence of achievement and competences equivalent to ST4+ in psychiatry
* Experience of working with multi-disciplinary team.
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.
£61,542 to £99,216 a year (pro rata /per annum)
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