Specialty Doctor – Psychiatrist - Sturdee Community Hospital
Location: Leicester LE2 9FS
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours a week / Monday - Friday ( Oncall rota)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Make a Difference Every Day
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Specialty Doctor – Psychiatrist to join our team at Sturdee Community Hospital!
Sturdee Community Hospital is a dedicated service in Leicester, committed to providing holistic, personalised care for women aged 18–65 who have complex mental health needs. With 31 beds across two locked rehabilitation wards and nine semi-independent flats, we offer a supportive and structured environment in which every individual can work towards their recovery goals.
Key Relationships
Responsible Clinician, Medical Director, Service Manager and Operational Lead
Position Overview
The post holder will provide high-quality psychiatric care within structured rehabilitation pathways for adults with complex mental health needs, with a particular focus on recovery-oriented practice.
This is a full-time post (10 Programmed Activities). The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred psychiatric care, supporting service users to progress towards greater independence and reduced levels of support.
The post holder will support the Responsible Clinician (RC) in delivering care in line with GMC standards, Mental Health legislation, and organisational policies and procedures, and will contribute to clinical governance, service development, and quality improvement activity.
Our core values
Hope and Recovery
Compassion and Respect
Continuity and Caring
Partnership and Empowerment
Innovation and Excellence
Aspirational Leadership
Key Duties
(not an exhaustive list in relation to responsibilities)
Clinical Responsibilities
Support the Responsible Clinician in the medical management of service users
Undertake psychiatric assessments, including admissions and ongoing reviews
Participate in ward rounds, CPA meetings, and MDT reviews
Complete discharge summaries and clinical documentation to required standards
Contribute to Mental Health Act processes, including reports and hearings, as required
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant records
Assess mental capacity and contribute to best-interest decision-making
Participate in risk assessment, formulation, and care planning
Chair MDT meetings in the absence of the RC
Contribute to on-call arrangements as required
Key Focus Areas / Strategic
Delivery of safe, effective, and recovery-focused psychiatric care
Contribution to structured rehabilitation and re-socialisation pathways
Promotion of trauma-informed, inclusive, and person-centred practice
Support of multidisciplinary team effectiveness
Contribution to clinical governance and service improvement activity
Deliverables/ Expected Outcomes:
High-quality psychiatric assessments and ongoing clinical reviews
Timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Effective contribution to MDT decision-making and care planning
Positive clinical outcomes and progress within rehabilitation pathways
Consistent compliance with legislative, regulatory, and professional standards
Expected Outcomes
High standards of clinical care and patient outcomes
Consistent compliance with legislative and professional standards
Effective MDT working and communication
Positive contribution to service quality and development
KPIs
Quality and timeliness of assessments and clinical documentation
Participation in governance, audit, and quality improvement activity
Compliance with Mental Health legislation and professional standards
Other Responsibilities
(in addition to applicable legislation and professional guidance)
Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
Comply with health and safety and risk management requirements
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of practice
Maintain professional standards and organisational reputation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Full GMC registration (essential)
MRCPsych or equivalent (desirable)
Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act (desirable)
Experience
At least one year’s recent experience in adult psychiatry
Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation (desirable)
Experience in complex needs or forensic settings (desirable)
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Experience or training in relevant therapeutic approaches (desirable)
Competence
Knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Capacity legislation
Risk assessment and risk management capability
Understanding of clinical governance principles
Attributes
Compassionate, professional, and recovery-focused
Resilient and adaptable
Commitment to continuous professional development
Development Opportunities
Participation in appraisal and personal development planning
Access to supervision, peer support, and learning resources
Opportunities to contribute to audit, service development, and research
Ready to join a team that truly values your skills and compassion? Apply now using the link and attach your CV. We can't wait to meet you