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Specialty Doctor - Community Mental Health Service x 2 posts
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Posted 6 day(s) ago
Reference: 2431501
Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for two outstanding Specialty Doctors to join the medical team of Consultants and Specialty Doctors in our Community Mental Health Service (CMHS).
Main duties of the job
You will be forward thinking and able to manage your caseload expertly by ensuring regular assessment and reviews alongside primary care colleagues. You will be encouraged to work closely with the Consultant and Operational Staff to ensure smooth functioning of the service but also to ensure a high standard quality of care for those patients on your caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop psychotherapeutic skills and there are extended opportunities for experience in training in family interventions and CBT.
About us
LSW employs a number of SAS Doctors and wishes to provide a working environment that recognises their diversity, commitment and contribution to not just patient care, but also to the multidisciplinary team. In order to deliver on this aspiration, LSW has formally adopted the recommendations of the Charter for Staff and Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctors that was first published in 2014 as a joint production by the BMA, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, HEE and NHS Employers. As a SAS Doctor at LSW, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the weekly teaching of junior doctors, in monthly peer group meetings, and the Specialty Doctor Committee. With a highly experienced and empathetic Medical Staffing Department, we also have a track record of supporting our SAS doctors to gain CESR accreditation.
We want your enthusiasm, ideas and commitment. As a social enterprise, we have the flexibility to do things differently. You can help tailor this post to your skills and interests - please contact Dr Fiona Kinnarney (Medical Lead) or Teresa Barrett, Medical Workforce Manager at [email protected] to explore this post in more detail.
It is planned that interviews will take place on 30th November 2026.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2026-MD-365
Job locations
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Specialty Doctor CMHS job description for full duties and further description of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Specialty Doctor CMHS job description for full duties and further description of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Four years full-time postgraduate training or equivalent, at least two in specialty training relevant to the post or is able to demonstrate equivalent experience or competencies.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation.
- Ability to interview and assess patients and write comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Ability to form good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to undertake work in a clinic and community setting.
- Ability to apply evidence based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff, both orally and in writing, to a high standard
- Computer and IT skills
- Reliability.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Caring attitude to patient and relatives.
- Contribute to efficient running of the service.
- Contribute to department management.
- Sensitivity to the importance of considering users view in individual treatment plans and also service development.
- Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate.
- Good time keeping.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable
- Three years psychiatric training in a specialty training programme.
- Prior experience of working in Community Mental Health Teams.
- Interest/experience in research/audit
- Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries
- Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team
- Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Higher degree.
- Eligible for Section 12 Approval.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Four years full-time postgraduate training or equivalent, at least two in specialty training relevant to the post or is able to demonstrate equivalent experience or competencies.
- Knowledge of current mental health legislation.
- Ability to interview and assess patients and write comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Ability to form good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to undertake work in a clinic and community setting.
- Ability to apply evidence based approach to management of clinical problems.
- Ability to communicate with patients and staff, both orally and in writing, to a high standard
- Computer and IT skills
- Reliability.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Caring attitude to patient and relatives.
- Contribute to efficient running of the service.
- Contribute to department management.
- Sensitivity to the importance of considering users view in individual treatment plans and also service development.
- Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate.
- Good time keeping.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable
- Three years psychiatric training in a specialty training programme.
- Prior experience of working in Community Mental Health Teams.
- Interest/experience in research/audit
- Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries
- Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team
- Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Higher degree.
- Eligible for Section 12 Approval.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)