Job requirements
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Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Eligibiltiy
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
- Qualifications
Full medical registration with a license to practice.
- Qualifications
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.
- Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.
- Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Ability to appraise own performance as a Speciality Doctor and reflect on development needs
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Make decisions based on evidence and experience, including the contribution of others
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of psychiatric provision
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent
- Qualifications
Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Qualifications
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills.
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
- Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Published audit or research projects
Job overview
We're looking for a dedicated & compassionate Specialty Doctor to join Home Treatment Teams (HTT) in West Surrey for Older Adults. This will also provide cover to urgent referrals via SPA for Older Adults. The teams covered would include North East Hampshire HTT, South West Surrey HTT & North West Surrey HTT.
Our HTT offers urgent & intensive mental health support to adults in crisis, helping people stay at home & avoid hospital admissions wherever possible. You'll be working with a skilled & welcoming multi-professional team.
As our Specialty Doctor, you'll provide clinical leadership, expert assessments, & treatment planning. You'll also support early discharge from hospital & work closely with local teams, services & carers. The role is central to helping people recover in the community with the right support in place.
The post-holder is also expected to liaise effectively with the other general and specialist teams operating in Surrey to ensure effective handover of care when patients transfer between teams as part of the patient pathway.
The post offers flexible working options, admin support, & CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The HTT interfaces with Inpatient Acute Services, Single Point of Access Triage Services, the Section 136 Places of Safety, Community Services, Liaison Services & the Criminal Justice System. Most patients are referred from NMHT & Liaison Services.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering Consultant psychiatric input & clinical leadership to the MDT & acting as a consultant/advisor to the team in line with the developing models of practice under 'New Ways of Working'
On average, a full time Specialty Doctor will have 10-12 visits per week.
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.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this post, and those that apply must be registered with the GMC with a licence to practice.
Please note this vacancy is split between The Larches, Farnham Road Hospital, Theta, Frimley & Bramdean, Staines.
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.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor, West Surrey - Home Treatment Team with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 Plus £149 Fringe Allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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