Specialty Doctor, Epsom – NMHT (attracts £15K RRP)

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Specialty Doctor to join our Neighbourhood Mental Health Services (NMHS), working within Epsom in East Surrey under the supervision of an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist.

Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) is committed to delivering person-centred care for service users & fostering a supportive & inclusive environment for staff. We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, recognising that a motivated & fulfilled workforce is essential to providing high-quality care. We are dedicated to supporting your professional development & career progression.

Opportunities to engage in:

o Research and service development

o Leadership and management experience

o Clinical audit and quality improvement projects

o Strong emphasis on career progression and professional development

o A workplace that prioritises staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within a forward thinking, recovery-focused NMH service, and will be encouraged to participate in the Trust’s weekly academic programme & will have opportunities to engage in research, leadership activities, clinical audits, & quality improvement initiatives.

You will be part of a dynamic, innovative, & supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT), have access to a weekly Trust-wide academic programme.

Our Offer:

  • NHS Specialty grade £63,696 – £102,689 per annum + £149 fringe + on- call requirement
  • £15,000 recruitment premia over 3 years
  • Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 subject to policy requirement
  • Up to £2000/year CPD allowance subject to policy requirements
  • NHS pension employers contribution 20.68% from day one
  • Car scheme tax savings up to £6000
  • Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership and many more. Please check our benefits brochure for other benefits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
  • Full medical registration with a license to practice.
  • Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act (or within 6 to 12 months of the time of interview/assessment) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills

Eligibility

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC concerning warnings and conditions on practice
  • Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within three months of appointment

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of legislation, Department of Health Guidance and literature and its implications for clinical practice.
  • Knowledge of NHS strategic vision in the Next Stage Review (High-Quality Care for All)
  • Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
  • Experience working with various patient groups presenting with the full range of clinical severity across different care settings, including community, inpatient, and specialist teams.
  • Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement and experience
  • Knowledge of psychiatric provision

Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  • Experience in management

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).

Closing Date: 5 August 2026

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