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Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Four years full-time postgraduate training or equivalent, at least two in specialty training relevant to the post or is able to demonstrate equivalent experience or competencies.
- Experience
Knowledge of current mental health legislation.
- Experience
Ability to interview and assess patients and write comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Experience
Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Experience
Ability to form good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience
Willingness to undertake work in a clinic and community setting.
- Experience
Ability to apply evidence based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Experience
Ability to communicate with patients and staff, both orally and in writing, to a high standard
- Experience
Computer and IT skills
- Experience
Reliability.
- Experience
Excellent team working skills.
- Experience
Caring attitude to patient and relatives.
- Experience
Contribute to efficient running of the service.
- Experience
Contribute to department management.
- Experience
Sensitivity to the importance of considering users view in individual treatment plans and also service development.
- Experience
Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate.
- Experience
Good time keeping.
- Experience
Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
- Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Qualifications
Full registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Three years psychiatric training in a specialty training programme.
- Experience
Prior experience of working in Community Mental Health Teams.
- Experience
Interest/experience in research/audit
- Experience
Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries
- Experience
Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team
- Experience
Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
- Qualifications
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Qualifications
Higher degree.
- Qualifications
Eligible for Section 12 Approval.
Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for two outstanding Specialty Doctors to join the medical team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors in our Community Mental Health Service (CMHS).
Main duties of the job
You will be forward thinking and able to manage your caseload expertly by ensuring regular assessment and reviews alongside primary care colleagues. You will be encouraged to work closely with the Consultant and Operational Staff to ensure smooth functioning of the service but also to ensure a high standard quality of care for those patients on your caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop psychotherapeutic skills and there are extended opportunities for experience in training in family interventions and CBT.
About us
LSW employs a number of SAS Doctors and wishes to provide a working environment that recognises their diversity, commitment and contribution to not just patient care, but also to the multidisciplinary team. In order to deliver on this aspiration, LSW has formally adopted the recommendations of the Charter for Staff and Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors that was first published in 2014 as a joint production by the BMA, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, HEE and NHS Employers. As a SAS Doctor at LSW, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the weekly teaching of junior doctors, in monthly peer group meetings, and the Specialty Doctor Committee. With a highly experienced and empathetic Medical Staffing Department, we also have a track record of supporting our SAS doctors to gain CESR accreditation.
We want your enthusiasm, ideas and commitment. As a social enterprise, we have the flexibility to do things differently. You can help tailor this post to your skills and interests - please contact Dr Fiona Kinnarney (Medical Lead) or Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager at Livewell.Medical-Workforce@nhs.net to explore this post in more detail.
It is planned that interviews will take place on 30th November 2026.
Details
- Date posted: 16 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B9832-2026-MD-365A
- Job locations: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Specialty Doctor CMHS job description for full duties and further description of the role.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor - Community Mental Health Service (2 Posts) with Livewell Southwest in Plymouth, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £63696.00 to £102689.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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