Job overview
We have an opportunity available to cover maternity from August 2026 to work as a Speciality Doctor in the General Adult Community Team in the Chesterfield Neighbourhood.
The post holder will be required to have Psychiatric experience. This would normally equate to 2 years and ideally 3 years experience. They will join a team of experienced and supportive colleagues who share good camaraderie and excellent working relationships. The Trust is committed to its vision to make a positive difference in people’s lives by improving health and wellbeing.
Derbyshire offers a blend of city and country living; it has some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. Derbyshire has historic houses, beautiful gardens, excellent walking and cycling trails. We have a generous study budget and an excellent in-house CPD program as well.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in community clinical work and provide non-consultant medical input to their Consultants’ patients in the community. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team. They will be involved in urgent assessments in the community, in the outpatient clinic alongside the Consultants and in other assessments with the community team.
Working in accordance with our people first approach you will lead by example, acting as a role model within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the highest level of clinical standards. You will ensure, along with the Consultant that the team provides safe, effective therapeutic care within a specialist newly purpose-built ward environment.
Please enquire about our generous relocation package.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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
skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
- Relevent mental health clinical knowledge
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Excellent communication skills
qualification/knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with GMC standards
- Evidence of achievement of STI/CTI competencies in mental health speciality
- Full registration with the GMC
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
- Participated in continuous professional development
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor SAS -Chesterfield CMHT with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Bayheath House. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £63696.00 to £102689.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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