The post holder will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to the team and assist with the further development of the service. Specialty doctors can play a key role in setting standards within teams, monitoring and delivering these standards ensuring that the clinical care delivered is based on the best available evidence, supporting colleagues, raising concerns within the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. The post holder will agree a job plan with the Medical Lead and Supervising consultant. Specialty doctors, like all other psychiatrists, contribute to the assessment and management of the comorbid physical healthcare needs of their patients. The post holder will actively engage in supervision and participate in annual appraisal. The post holder will participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. The post holder will maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.