Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry- Elmleigh

The Specialty Doctor will join the acute inpatient team at Elmleigh Hospital, working on either Ruby Ward (female, 16 beds) or Sapphire Ward (male, 17 beds). The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for adults experiencing acute phases of functional mental illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and personality disorders.

Working alongside two consultants, middle grade doctors, resident doctors, and a skilled multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide daily clinical reviews, contribute to MDT meetings, lead CPAs, prepare tribunal reports, and ensure safe, evidence based care. The role includes 8 PAs of direct clinical care and 2 PAs of supporting professional activities, such as CPD, audit, peer groups, and service development.

The doctor will participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and teaching activities, with opportunities for supervision training and research involvement. The Trust supports Section 12 approval, CESR progression, and ongoing professional development. This post offers a dynamic clinical environment with strong leadership, excellent administrative support, and a commitment to staff wellbeing, inclusion, and career growth