Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Specialist Doctor Redditch Neighbourhood Mental Health Team

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Specialist Doctor, motivated to work independently at a senior level within the Redditch Neighbourhood Mental Health Team 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

The team is based at Hill Crest in Redditch and currently consists of a Clinical Lead, a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, a trainee ACP eight Mental Health Practitioners, three support workers, a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner, an IPS worker, Employment Retention worker, Onside Link Worker, support from a Connect Professional and a lead from Worcestershire Association of Carers.

The successful candidate will work within this multi-disciplinary team, alongside another experienced Specialist Psychiatrist.

The candidate should have full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment), and at least 12 years of medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in Psychiatry as a specialty. MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is highly desirable.

The post will include access to:

Peer group membership for the RCPsych CPD program

2.0 SPA sessions per week

Formal weekly academic teaching program

6 weekly Community Medics Forum

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Doctor will work with authority and responsibility as agreed, reporting to the supervising Clinical Director.

This is a 40 hour per week role, with 20 hours per week dedicated to direct patient care in outpatient clinics and home visits. The remaining time is allocated to the Multi-disciplinary Team Meeting, Emergency Reviews, Administrative Duties, and SPA time. There is no on-call commitment in this role.

The candidate will provide direct Psychiatric services through the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment formulation of adult patients, with a focus on evidence-based treatment and addressing the patients biopsychosocial needs, whilst continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes. Effective risk management is a key part of the job. They will also engage in assessing referrals into the team, initiating communication and referral to other health professionals and agencies and undertake regular family/carer liaison.

Opportunities can also be arranged for:

Supervision of Foundation Year and GP Specialist Trainee doctors, teaching activities, audit and quality improvement activities.

Support for attainment of GMC Portfolio Pathway evidence

Support for attainment of Section 12 or Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act England 1983

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer:

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

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Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9798-1515

Job locations

Hill Crest

Quinney's Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

In line with the 2021 Specialist Grade Contract: A minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is highly desirable.
Approved Clinician Status under the Mental Health Act, England 1983

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

In line with the 2021 Specialist Grade Contract: A minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Desirable

MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry is highly desirable.
Approved Clinician Status under the Mental Health Act, England 1983

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hill Crest

Quinney's Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hill Crest

Quinney's Lane

Redditch

B98 7WG

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)