Trust Grade Doctor - Maple Ward
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Job summary
We are seeking a passionate and motivated doctor (FY2--CT3 level) to join our dynamic team in General Adult Mental Health at St James Hospital, The Orchards. This full-time Trust Grade role offers the chance to make a real impact by providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
You will work alongside experienced clinicians and a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage adults with acute mental health conditions, including severe mood disorders and psychosis. The role involves ward rounds, MDT meetings, and contributing to safe discharge planning, with opportunities to engage in Mental Health Act processes under senior supervision.
Although non-training, you will benefit from consultant educational supervision, regular teaching sessions, and involvement in audits and quality improvement projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values education, innovation, and compassionate care.
If you are committed to improving mental health outcomes and want a role that combines clinical responsibility with professional development, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
As a Trust Grade Doctor (FY2--CT3 level) in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care for adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulating and reviewing treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring medication, and managing physical health concerns.
- Participating in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care.
- Contributing to risk assessments, safeguarding processes, and discharge planning in collaboration with nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
- Engaging in teaching activities, including junior doctor induction, education programmes, and journal clubs.
- Participating in clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement projects to enhance patient care.
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and demonstrating awareness of national and local guidelines (e.g., NICE) to influence best practice.
- Attending Trust educational sessions and departmental meetings, with opportunities to present at seminars and conferences.
We are looking for a proactive, compassionate doctor with strong communication skills, clinical competence, and a commitment to continuous learning and teamwork.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
Date posted
31 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£52,656 to £65,048 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-MED-PSE-10187
Job locations
St James’ Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8LD
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St James’ Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8LD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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