Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area: General Adult Psychiatry. Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor. Contract: 24 months (2 years fixed term). Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week. Job ref: 310-MED-

Site: Peterborough/Huntingdon. Services: Towns of Peterborough and Huntingdon. Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 07/05/:59

Job overview

The rotational specialty doctor post aims to provide additional medical support to teams at short notice, e.g., in cases of illness or trainee rotation changes, thereby reducing reliance on agency doctors. The post requires flexibility to be moved to different services on short notice.

This role offers a broad range of adult psychiatry experience. Placements typically last 3-6 months; the post is fixed-term for 2 years, providing job security. Placements are geographically limited to reduce travel time. Each post is supervised by a consultant psychiatrist and includes at least one session of SPA time for CPD activities, supervision, teaching, and governance participation. Weekly CPD events are hosted by the Trust and Cambridge University, which candidates are encouraged to attend.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high clinical standards in evidence-based management of patients under supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Teach and train junior staff, medical students, and other disciplines.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, and research activities.
• Ensure active participation in CPD, supervision, and medical appraisal.

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing. Our services span inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, and more.

We seek high-calibre candidates who share our values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups, including those with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from non-sponsorship roles will be rejected.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Services you could be placed in

The directorate provides acute, primary, and secondary community psychiatric care for ages 18-65, including specialist services like Learning Disabilities, Liaison Psychiatry, Eating Disorders, Forensic psychiatry, and others, primarily in Peterborough and Huntingdon.

Adult Community Care

Organised into locality teams aligned with GP surgeries, with strong links to primary care. Specialist services include CAMEO (early psychosis), Personality Disorders, Perinatal, and others.

Early Intervention Services (CAMEO Team)

Provides care for 17-35-year-olds experiencing first-episode psychosis, focusing on early recognition and treatment, including psychological therapies and social support.

Personality Disorder Pathway Team

Offers assessment and therapy for patients with complex personality difficulties, working in partnership with patients and carers.

Adult Acute Services

Includes wards and crisis teams in Cambridge and Peterborough, offering assessment, treatment, and recovery services, including specialist units.

Other services

Includes Springbank Ward for severe Personality Disorder, Crisis Resolution Teams, Liaison Psychiatry across hospitals, Perinatal Psychiatry, Forensic Teams, Eating Disorder services, and training opportunities such as weekly education, supervision, research, and audit participation.

Person specification Education/Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for approval under Section 12 of the MHA 1983
• MRCPsych or equivalent

Entry criteria for the grade

• Minimum of 4 years postgraduate training, with 2 in psychiatry or relevant specialty
• Equivalent experience recognized by GMC
• Extensive NHS experience

Experience

• Proven ability to develop good working relationships
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health policy and legislation in England
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take clinical lead under supervision
• Willingness and ability to travel

Qualities/Attributes

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care across physical, mental health, and specialist services. We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sectors, including underrepresented groups. For more info, visit

We may ask at interview if you are willing to register with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS) for flexible additional hours.

Note: Due to WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, applications from overseas residents in 'Red List' countries are not accepted. UK applicants must provide relevant identity documents and will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS, references, and occupational health assessments.