Job overview
It is no secret that we have an outstanding rating from the CQC, our staff survey results are one of the best in the country, that we are leaders in digital maturity and that we have a mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation and development.
What else we can offer you? Besides all of this is the chance to have time to pursue your own interests, so if they lie in R&D, QI, or management & leadership we’ll support you.
In 2021 Berkshire Healthcare was 4th out of the 48 community and mental health trusts for the number of research projects we recruited to, and have refreshed our research strategy and are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to develop and implement our research programme.
QI, the Trust is very active in terms of quality improvement, including the opportunity to gain fully accredited QI qualifications.
If you wish to play a pivotal role in leading and developing the service, the opportunities are there. Equally if you wish to develop in this area, we are happy to support and nurture your talent to allow you to take on such roles in the future.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached Specialty Doctor job description together with the person specification for this role.
Previous applicants who have applied in the past three months, need not reapply
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and models involved in management and treatment of Psychiatric disorders
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of research methodologies.
Competencies
Essential
- Good communication skills. Good organisational skills. Research skills. Mobile working / commuting across sites, as required.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and teaching colleagues in other disciplines. Understanding of audit and other aspects of Clinical Governance.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with General Medical Council.
Desirable
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists Guidelines).
- Section 12 and AC approval.
Training and Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years experience in psychiatry or paediatrics (or equivalent period of part time experience).
Desirable
- Experience or special interest in Child and Adolescent/ Psychiatry and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary team.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor, CPE & Bracknell CMHT with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London House. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 pro rata per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)). The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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