Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Specialty Doctor to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Services division, working in Aldershot & Fleet under the supervision of an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist.

Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) is committed to delivering person-centred care for service users & fostering a supportive & inclusive environment for staff. We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, recognising that a motivated & fulfilled workforce is essential to providing high-quality care. We are dedicated to supporting your professional development & career progression.

Why join us?
You will workwithin a forward-thinking, recovery-focused neighbourhood mental health service and bepart of a dynamic, innovative, & supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT). You will have access to a weekly Trust-wide academic programme.

You will have the opportunities to engage in research & service development, Leadership & management experience , clinical audit & quality improvement projects. We have a strong emphasis on career progression & professional development and a workplace that priorities staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in the Trust's weekly academic programme & will have opportunities to engage in research, leadership activities, clinical audits, & quality improvement initiatives.

You will be part of a dynamic, innovative, & supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT), have access to a weekly Trust-wide academic programme.

Our Offer:

• NHS Specialty grade £63,696 - £102,689 per annum + £149 fringe pro rata for part time
• £15,000 recruitment premia over 3 years
• Up to £2000/year CPD allowance subject to policy requirements
• NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one
• Company Car Lease Scheme
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership

About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description that clearly states all the requirements needed to carry out this role.

Those that apply must be registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full medical registration with a license to practice.
• Obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. If any doctor is not section 12 approved, a discussion will occur between the appointed doctor and the Associate Medical Director for Research & Development.

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.

Eligibiltiy
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
• Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

• Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
• Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.
• Ability to appraise own performance as a Speciality Doctor and reflect on development needs

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Aldershot Centre for Health, Hospital Hill, Aldershot, GU11 1AY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Psychiatrist & AMD
Dr Shriti Burgul
Shriti.burgul@sabp.nhs.uk