Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
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Posted: 10/09/2025
- £61,542 - £99,216
- UK, East Midlands
- Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to join a progressive NHS Trust in the East of England. This role is based within a short-stay Mental Health Assessment Unit (MHAU), designed to provide rapid psychiatric assessment and safe redirection of patients.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality inpatient psychiatric care as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, with protected time for professional development, teaching, and audit.
Main Duties
• Ward/Service Base: Inpatient care within a dedicated Mental Health Assessment Unit, typically for short stays of up to 7 days.
• Patient Profile: Adults requiring urgent psychiatric assessment; most admitted voluntarily, with some under the Mental Health Act. Wide range of mental health presentations.
• Team Structure: Supported by multiple Consultants, a Specialty Doctor, junior trainees (FY, CT, GP), and a full MDT including nurses, psychologists, OTs, peer support workers, and family ambassadors.
• On-call Rota: There is no on-call commitment required for this post.
• Non-Clinical Time: Yes – opportunities include:
- Teaching and supervision of medical trainees
- Participation in audit and CPD (with study leave entitlement)
- Contribution to research and quality improvement
The Hospital / Trust
The Trust provides a wide range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across multiple sites in the East of England, supporting a population of over 3 million people.
Trust Services include:
- Mental health services for children, adults, and older adults (inpatient and community)
- Community health services for adults and children
- Specialist secure and forensic services
- Learning disability support, crisis care, and social care partnerships
The Trust has strong teaching and research links with local universities and actively supports CPD, education, and clinical audit.
The Location
Based in the East of England, this post offers an excellent balance of work and lifestyle.
• Community: Diverse and multicultural, with both lively towns and quieter rural areas.
• Lifestyle: Affordable cost of living compared with London, with access to coastline, countryside, and historic towns.
• Transport: Excellent road and rail connections to London and nearby cities, plus access to regional and international airports.
• Education: Wide range of schools rated “Good” and “Outstanding” by Ofsted, plus local universities.
• Family-Friendly: Safe communities with good amenities, family support, and outdoor leisure options.
Requirements
To apply for this position, you will need:
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Minimum 4 years’ full-time postgraduate training (including at least 2 years in psychiatry)
• MRCPsych desirable but not essential
• Section 12/Approved Clinician status desirable (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in general adult psychiatry and inpatient care
• Commitment to audit, CPD, and teaching
How BDI Resourcing Can Support
When applying through BDI Resourcing, you’ll benefit from full recruitment and relocation support, including:
Pre-Appointment:
• CV preparation with bespoke guidance
• NHS-focused application support
• Psychiatry-specific interview preparation
• Salary, relocation, and contract negotiations
Post-Appointment:
• COS and visa assistance (if applicable)
• Help with accommodation and travel
• Family support, including school placements
• Ongoing pastoral care and relocation guidance
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to bardhi@bdiresourcing.com and one of our psychiatry recruitment specialists will be in touch. For queries, email the same address.
Bardhi Syla
Executive Recruitment Consultant