Specialty Doctor, Farnham Road Hospital - 12 Month FTC

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor, Farnham Road Hospital - 12 Month FTC

The closing date is 09 March 2026

This post is for a Specialty Doctor who will be responsible for providing clinical input to two of the working age adult wards in the purpose-built mental health unit at Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford, as part of the Acute Care Pathway.

There are other opportunities to take on additional responsibilities with remuneration including middle grade on-call rota subject to section 12 approval.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, formulation, & review of management plans for service users. Flexible review & reassess service users to assess their response to treatment & their readiness to access other parts of Acute Care Pathway.

It is expected that the Specialty Doctor would support any trainees attached to the team. All the work of the Specialty Doctor will be under the supervision of the consultant psychiatrist.

The Specialty Doctor will also be expected to show an interest in developing a wide range of psychiatric skills, including group work, maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the latest psychotropic medication & a basic competency in neurology.

Attend Care Programme Approach & Section 117 meetings & mental health review tribunals.

We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where operationally possible. We are committed to the health & well being of our employees to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits.

Our offer:

• NHS Pension: employer's contribution 23.7% from day one
• Subsidised nursery places
• Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6,000
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership
• Generous annual leave

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job responsibilities

For more information on Job Role and Responsibilities please find the appropriate attachments on this job listing.

Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role as it is a Fixed term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• 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
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 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
• Specific training qualification/certificate or attendance on a recognised teaching course.
• Published audit or research projects

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care
• Ability to appraise own performance as a Specialty Doctor and reflect on development needs
• Participated in continuous professional development

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.

Address

Magnolia and Mulberry Ward Farnham Road Hospital

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Plus £149 Fringe Allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part time

Reference number

814-MR-A

Job locations

Magnolia and Mulberry Ward Farnham Road Hospital