Job summary We have 5 new Speciality Doctor posts in Adult Mental Health CMHT 1x Isebrook Hospital, Wellingborough 1x St Mary's Hospital, Kettering 3x Campbell House, Northampton This job is well suited for a doctor wishing to take a break from training, doctors who want to gain entry to the specialist register via the Portfolio Pathway route or who wish to develop into a senior specialist within the SAS grade. You will be well supported to pursue all these options if you wish to do so, including with support with MRCpsych exam preparation, return to training, time to gain expertise in other areas of psychiatry required for developing as a specialist or for your Portfolio Pathway application. There is no commitment to on call rota. The post holder maybe able to join the SAS on call rota depending on their experience or take on locum shifts. For the interested post holder wishing to join the on call rota substantively, renumeration is as per 2021 specialty doctors contract. Main duties of the job A typical working week is likely to include out-patient clinics, team meeting, liaison with other professionals including UCAT, clinical administration, Mental Health Act work in community and supervision. The post holder will also maintain close contact with his counterpart Specialty Doctor to provide input for patients from the Northampton catchment area. A specified number of GPs Surgeries are covered Northampton PCNs, therefore the post holder will support the Consultant input to the patch of GP Surgeries. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-MED448 Job locations Berrywood Hospital Northampton NN5 6UD Job description Job responsibilities For further details about these roles please see attached job description or contact us on the details below Job description Job responsibilities For further details about these roles please see attached job description or contact us on the details below Person Specification Behaviours and Values Essential oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice oDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement oAbility to work independently as well as part of MDT oAble to form a good working relationship with the peer group oWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post oAbility to work under pressure oWillingness to participate in in-house training Knowledge and Experience Essential oFull GMC Registration ( or eligibility). oMinimum of 3 years SHO/Core Training or higher grade in psychiatry. oPrevious psychiatric experience in General Adult Psychiatry oEligibility or approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act Desirable oAdditional Postgraduate Qualifications oMRCPsych or equivalent oPublications or experience in writing psychiatric legal reports. oManagement training Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals oAbility to motivate and develop other medical colleagues and other MDT members oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate oAble to meet duties under MHA and MCA oPost holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner. oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate Desirable oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation Person Specification Behaviours and Values Essential oIn good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice oDemonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement oAbility to work independently as well as part of MDT oAble to form a good working relationship with the peer group oWillingness to undertake training and CPD in areas appropriate to this post oAbility to work under pressure oWillingness to participate in in-house training Knowledge and Experience Essential oFull GMC Registration ( or eligibility). oMinimum of 3 years SHO/Core Training or higher grade in psychiatry. oPrevious psychiatric experience in General Adult Psychiatry oEligibility or approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act Desirable oAdditional Postgraduate Qualifications oMRCPsych or equivalent oPublications or experience in writing psychiatric legal reports. oManagement training Skills and Abilities Essential oExcellent written and verbal communication skills oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. oAbility to present complex information to a variety of audiences including courts and tribunals oAbility to motivate and develop other medical colleagues and other MDT members oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate oAble to meet duties under MHA and MCA oPost holder will need to take initiative and work in a self-directed manner. oAn understanding of the political and financial framework within which the Services operate Desirable oWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post oExperienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Berrywood Hospital Northampton NN5 6UD Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)