Job summary Are you interested in a medical career in General Adult Psychiatry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Applications are welcome for a full-time Specialty Doctor in Adult Mental Health (AMH), at City South Local Mental Health Team (LMHT). This is a replacement post and comprises of 10 PAs, split into 8 Direct Clinical Care sessions and 2 Supporting Professional Activities sessions. This is a fixed term post for 1 year initially. Main duties of the job The main focus of the role will include the assessment of new patients referred to the service, GP liaison work, management of patients within the recovery model, Mental Health Act work (Section 12) when required, day on-call duty rota (this will be based on a pro rata and on average 3 to 4 times a month for emergency work only, it is factored into the sessions and does not impact on work as it is a last resort cover), cover for colleagues when on leave and working within the multidisciplinary team supporting other members of the team. There will be an opportunity to teach and supervise medical students and other junior doctors. The Trust delivers training as part of the North School of Psychiatry, East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery. The Head of School for Health Education East Midlands is Dr Debasis Das. The Trust's Director of Medical Education is Dr Kehinde Junaid, responsible for the delivery of education to doctors at all levels. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-48563947-VB Job locations Stonebridge Centre Cardiff Street Nottingham NG3 2FH Job description Job responsibilities To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department To participate in annual appraisal To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, MHA S12 and or AC approval if required, and to abide by professional codes of conduct To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with colleagues in the medical contribution to management To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the Medical Director and other managers in preparing plans for services. To provide high quality evidence-based senior medical care to patients in the community. To demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified in the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Legislation. Job description Job responsibilities To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department To participate in annual appraisal To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, MHA S12 and or AC approval if required, and to abide by professional codes of conduct To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with colleagues in the medical contribution to management To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the Medical Director and other managers in preparing plans for services. To provide high quality evidence-based senior medical care to patients in the community. To demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified in the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Legislation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment Transport Desirable Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinicak Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in research or service evaluation Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 6 months of appointment Transport Desirable Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Clinicak Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement Participated in research or service evaluation Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Stonebridge Centre Cardiff Street Nottingham NG3 2FH Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)