# Specialty Doctor, Guildford - NMHT (attracts £15K RRP)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Farnham Road Hospital (Mental Health Unit)
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Psychiatry
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 Plus £149 Fringe Allowance
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27T11:51:19.825Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Guildford_Surrey/Surrey_Borders_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/NMHT_Guildford/NMHT_Guildford-v8209092
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8209092?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sabp.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Please note that this vacancy no longer has the £15k Recruitment & Retention Premia available.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Specialty Doctor to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Services division, working in Guildford 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 work within a forward-thinking, recovery-focused neighbourhood mental health service and be part 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
- 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

### Detailed job description and main 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.

### 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

### Eligibiltiy

**Essential**

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

### 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.

### 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

### 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

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 672.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10516180)
- [vacancy links (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2727)
- [carers information (pdf, 604.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2716)
- [mindful employer information (pdf, 195.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2715)
- [benefits of nhs pension scheme (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2717)

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