Job summary
Health and Care Jersey have two permanent Specialty Doctor (Staff Grade) roles in our Mental Health Services within Adult Community Psychiatry. Whether you're looking for a fresh professional challenge, a better work-life balance, or a beautiful place to live, Jersey could be the ideal next step in your career.
Why Jersey? Were not part of the NHS which gives us the flexibility to innovate and invest in services that truly meet the needs of our island community. Were currently undergoing a major redesign of mental health services, supported by significant investment and a new Mental Health Strategy launched in 2025.
For an informal discussion regardng the role, please contact Dr Rachel Ruddy, Consultant and Clinical Lead on r.ruddy@health.gov.je
For a full job description, HR and relocation advice, please contact Claire Haynes, c.haynes@health.gov.je
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic staff
grade/ specialty doctor to join our established Community Mental Health Team
(CMHT), based in St Helier. The job will be primarily based in our newly
refurbished Community Mental Health Centre at La Chasse, St. Helier.
The CMHT serves people, aged between 18 and 65, who suffer
from severe mental illness. Our aim is to help services users achieve their
potential by promoting recovery and maintaining wellbeing. Our service users
come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and often have challenging and
complex needs. The CMHT is a
multidisciplinary team, which includes doctors (consultants and staff grades),
a clinical psychologist, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, support
workers and administrative staff.
The post holder will undertake psychiatric assessments and
mental and physical examinations. They
will provide formulation, risk assessment, care planning and treatment for
people with severe mental health problems.
The successful candidate will receive support and regular
supervision from an experienced consultant psychiatrist. They will be expected
to develop leadership skills, and to participate in: quality improvement,
service development, and teaching. There will also be opportunities for
participation in research.
This post is 09:00 17:00 with on call responsibilities.
Start date: within three months, or earlier if possible.
About us
Health and Care Jersey is a Government of
Jersey department and isnot part of the NHS.
Health care professionals in
Jersey enjoy more autonomy and the
opportunity to shape the public
health service in a small island on achange journey.
Jersey is a unique place to live
and work and being a Doctor in Jersey is different. As a crown dependency,
we are an Island nation which includes our own Health Care Service. And
it is a service on the move with the new Enid Quenault health care facility
opened in 2023 and financial commitment to improve and invest
in further healthcare facilities including a brand-new acute
hospital. Our patients and health professionals are at the centre of
all we do, as a doctor you have more time to care and we give more time
to you, for your development and wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Holder will:-
Record clinical activity accurately
and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system.
Ensure effective liaison between
mental health services and the acute hospital, and with other agencies in the
voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.
Deputise/cross cover from time to
time for absent colleagues and colleagues on annual leave.
Undertake, exceptionally, to perform
additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Participate in the out of hours
on-call rota up to a maximum frequency of 1 in 6
Participate in the in hours on call
rota
Attend regular supervision with
their supervising consultant.
Participate in annual appraisal and
revalidation.
Participate in the academic
programme of the organisation, including the weekly mental health education
programme.
Maintain professional registration
with the General Medical Council, and the Jersey Care Commission.
Hopefully obtain approval under the
Jersey Mental Health Law approval process or work towards this if not
immediately eligible.
Abide by professional codes of
conduct including the Royal College of Psychiatrists Good Psychiatric
Practice and the General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice.
Comply with the employers agreed
policies and procedures and standing financial instructions.
Comply with the Trusts Health and
Safety policies and training requirements, including all mandatory training.
Annual
Leave
Staff grades are entitled to 30 days
of annual leave increasing to 32 days after 7 years service (at staff grade
level) plus 9 bank holidays.
Study leave for the purpose of
professional development should be applied for through the supervising
consultant and is approved by the Director of Medical Education.
Applications for compassionate leave
should be made to the supervising consultant. Approval will be at the
discretion of the Consultant Clinical Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Holder will:-
Record clinical activity accurately
and contemporaneously on the electronic patient record system.
Ensure effective liaison between
mental health services and the acute hospital, and with other agencies in the
voluntary and statutory sectors as appropriate.
Deputise/cross cover from time to
time for absent colleagues and colleagues on annual leave.
Undertake, exceptionally, to perform
additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Participate in the out of hours
on-call rota up to a maximum frequency of 1 in 6
Participate in the in hours on call
rota
Attend regular supervision with
their supervising consultant.
Participate in annual appraisal and
revalidation.
Participate in the academic
programme of the organisation, including the weekly mental health education
programme.
Maintain professional registration
with the General Medical Council, and the Jersey Care Commission.
Hopefully obtain approval under the
Jersey Mental Health Law approval process or work towards this if not
immediately eligible.
Abide by professional codes of
conduct including the Royal College of Psychiatrists Good Psychiatric
Practice and the General Medical Councils Good Medical Practice.
Comply with the employers agreed
policies and procedures and standing financial instructions.
Comply with the Trusts Health and
Safety policies and training requirements, including all mandatory training.
Annual
Leave
Staff grades are entitled to 30 days
of annual leave increasing to 32 days after 7 years service (at staff grade
level) plus 9 bank holidays.
Study leave for the purpose of
professional development should be applied for through the supervising
consultant and is approved by the Director of Medical Education.
Applications for compassionate leave
should be made to the supervising consultant. Approval will be at the
discretion of the Consultant Clinical Lead.
Person Specification
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to personal development
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- To demonstrate core values by treating clients and colleagues with respect, consideration, dignity and courtesy and to actively seek feedback from service users.
Desirable
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Evidence of using feedback to inform personal development
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
- Understand principles of teaching
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or previous experience in teaching colleagues
- Experience of giving public presentations at conferences
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
- Able to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call
- Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks
- Current UK drivers license or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Staff Grade
- Ability to use IT, including email and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in psychiatry and allied disciplines
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications (other than basic medical degree) such as diplomas, degrees or higher degrees.
- Evidence of participation in research, such as papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with a licence to practice
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible for section 12 approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych part 1 or 2 or equivalent
- Section 12 approved
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute, inpatient and community psychiatric settings.
- At least 3 years post foundation doctor experience in psychiatry.
- Experience working in an outpatient setting with patients with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
- Knowledge and recent work within UK hospital systems (or equivalent) excluding clinical attachment work.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
- A sound understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in an inpatient setting or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of MCA and DOLS
- Evidence of involvement in governance activities
- Experience working in general medicine.
- Experience working in a clozapine clinic
Person Specification
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to personal development
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- To demonstrate core values by treating clients and colleagues with respect, consideration, dignity and courtesy and to actively seek feedback from service users.
Desirable
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Evidence of using feedback to inform personal development
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
- Understand principles of teaching
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or previous experience in teaching colleagues
- Experience of giving public presentations at conferences
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
- Able to fulfil all duties of post, including on-call
- Satisfactory clearances from enhanced DBS disclosure and health checks
- Current UK drivers license or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Staff Grade
- Ability to use IT, including email and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in psychiatry and allied disciplines
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications (other than basic medical degree) such as diplomas, degrees or higher degrees.
- Evidence of participation in research, such as papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with a licence to practice
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible for section 12 approval
Desirable
- MRCPsych part 1 or 2 or equivalent
- Section 12 approved
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute, inpatient and community psychiatric settings.
- At least 3 years post foundation doctor experience in psychiatry.
- Experience working in an outpatient setting with patients with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
- Knowledge and recent work within UK hospital systems (or equivalent) excluding clinical attachment work.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD
- A sound understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in an inpatient setting or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of MCA and DOLS
- Evidence of involvement in governance activities
- Experience working in general medicine.
- Experience working in a clozapine clinic
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.
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
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.
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).