Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Specialist Doctor, motivated to work independently at a senior level within the Redditch Neighbourhood Mental Health Team 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
The team is based at Hill Crest in Redditch and currently consists of a Clinical Lead, a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, a trainee ACP eight Mental Health Practitioners, three support workers, a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner, an IPS worker, Employment Retention worker, Onside Link Worker, support from a Connect Professional and a lead from Worcestershire Association of Carers.
The successful candidate will work within this multi-disciplinary team, alongside another experienced Specialist Psychiatrist.
The candidate should have full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment), and at least 12 years of medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in Psychiatry as a specialty. MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is highly desirable.
The post will include access to:
Peer group membership for the RCPsych CPD program
2.0 SPA sessions per week
Formal weekly academic teaching program
6 weekly Community Medics Forum
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Doctor will work with authority and responsibility as agreed, reporting to the supervising Clinical Director.
This is a 40 hour per week role, with 20 hours per week dedicated to direct patient care in outpatient clinics and home visits. The remaining time is allocated to the Multi-disciplinary Team Meeting, Emergency Reviews, Administrative Duties, and SPA time. There is no on-call commitment in this role.
The candidate will provide direct Psychiatric services through the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment formulation of adult patients, with a focus on evidence-based treatment and addressing the patients biopsychosocial needs, whilst continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. Effective risk management is a key part of the job. They will also engage in assessing referrals into the team, initiating communication and referral to other health professionals and agencies and undertake regular family/carer liaison.
Opportunities can also be arranged for:
Supervision of Foundation Year and GP Specialist Trainee doctors, teaching activities, audit and quality improvement activities.
Support for attainment of GMC Portfolio Pathway evidence
Support for attainment of Section 12 or Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act England 1983
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer:

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Details
Date posted
02 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialist
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-1515
Job locations
Hill Crest
Quinney's Lane
Redditch
B98 7WG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• In line with the 2021 Specialist Grade Contract: A minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty.

Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is highly desirable.
• Approved Clinician Status under the Mental Health Act, England 1983

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• In line with the 2021 Specialist Grade Contract: A minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty.

Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is highly desirable.
• Approved Clinician Status under the Mental Health Act, England 1983