# Specialty Doctor, Silverwood Vega & Lyra Ward - Fixed Term

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Leatherhead
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Psychiatry
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 Plus £149 Fringe Allowance
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term for 12 months)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08T09:42:39.280Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Chertsey/Surrey_Borders_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Hospitals_SS/Hospitals_SS-v8096428
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8096428?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sabp.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Specialty Doctor to join our team at Silverwood Hospital. You will be required to proved middle grade cover to 2 working age mixed adult wards - Lyra & Vega.

Lyra & Vega Ward have 1.0 wte consultant psychiatrist & at least two resident doctors. You will be required to clinically supervise the resident doctors, support the consultants with reviews, assessments, tribunals & managers hearings.

You will be required to ensure physical health & mental health needs of patients are met.

Must be section 12 approved

### Main duties of the job

You will be working in an organisation that fosters an inclusive culture, where we will treat each other with compassion and kindness. You will be able to grow your career here and we have dedicated pathways to enable you to do this. We will support your personal and professional growth through our extensive training opportunities.

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.

## 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.
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent

**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

- [do not use (pdf, 32.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10390156)
- [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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