Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor - Learning Disability and Autism Unit

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

Join Our Innovative Specialist Mental Health Inpatient Unit as a Speciality Doctor.

Are you a dedicated and passionate specialist doctor looking to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge healthcare environment?

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our dynamic team at the AWP Regional LDA Unit.

The AWP Regional LDA Unit is a pioneering Specialist Mental Health Inpatient Unit for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.

Our mixed-gender, adult unit is one of two regional 10-bedded units across the South West, primarily serving Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire, Swindon (BSW ICB), with referrals from other ICB regions too.

We offer:

State-of-the-art facilities, including individual patient bedrooms with private gardens, shared areas, and activity spaces.

Creative approaches with Hospital Rooms and Nature Based Practice

A supportive and collaborative work environment with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

Enhanced SPA time and access to the trust education and academic program locally.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a pioneering healthcare team, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in shaping the future of specialist mental health care for people with a learning disability and for autistic people.

Main duties of the job

Join Our Dynamic Team!

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Expert Medical Care: Provide exceptional medical services to our service users, ensuring the highest standards of care

Mentor and Supervise: Guide and support junior medical staff, helping them grow and excel in their roles. Ensure compliance with the New Junior Doctor Contract 2016 and Working Time Directive.

Administrative Excellence: Efficiently manage administrative tasks related to patient care and clinical operations.

Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain precise and comprehensive clinical records, submitting them promptly.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to service and business planning for both local and broader mental health services.

Continuous Professional Development: Engage in annual appraisals, attend academic programs, and participate in CPD activities to stay at the forefront of medical advancements.

Professional Standards: Uphold professional registration with the General Medical Council and adhere to all professional codes of conduct.

Collaborative Leadership: Working closely to ensure the efficient running of our services.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to modernising and improving mental health services.

Professional Growth: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and career development.

Supportive Community: Collaborate with a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Please note that Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme. As a result, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require GMC sponsorship

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

342-SD021-SSC-OMC-B

Job locations

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Blackberry Hill

Bristol

BS16 2EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)

Desirable

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Section 12 Approval

Eligibilty

Essential

Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of confirmation of appointment.
Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Skills

Essential

Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

Research and Audit

Essential

Ability to critically appraise published research.
Experience of carrying out an audit project

Desirable

Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
Interest in research

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of issues in Mental Health Service for this specialty.

Teaching

Essential

Commitment to teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

Teaching of undergraduate students
PGCME or equivalent/aspiration to attain a postgraduate teaching qualification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)

Desirable

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Section 12 Approval

Eligibilty

Essential

Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of confirmation of appointment.
Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Skills

Essential

Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

Research and Audit

Essential

Ability to critically appraise published research.
Experience of carrying out an audit project

Desirable

Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
Interest in research

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge of issues in Mental Health Service for this specialty.

Teaching

Essential

Commitment to teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

Teaching of undergraduate students
PGCME or equivalent/aspiration to attain a postgraduate teaching qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Blackberry Hill

Bristol

BS16 2EW

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Blackberry Hill

Bristol

BS16 2EW

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)