Speciality Doctor - Inpatients (Harbour Ward)
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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Speciality Doctor - Inpatients (Harbour Ward)
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
Harbour ward is a 12-bed acute unisex inpatient unit based within the Berrywood Hospital. Harbour ward provides psychiatric care for patients, aged 18-65, with acute mental health problems. Patients can come from all trust areas and occasionally from other areas if the home area does not have capacity to admit their own. You will be supported in this role by range of junior doctors (FY2 and GPVTS), and it is expected you will have regular dialogue with the Consultant psychiatrists on other two adult inpatient wards onsite. Berrywood Hospital is a modern stand-alone 6 ward psychiatric inpatient unit and is staffed by a MDT including nursing staff, occupational therapists and psychologists. Cross cover will be provided by both inpatient and outpatient consultant colleagues on a rotational basis as is the system currently.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty Doctor will play a pivotal role in ensuring proactive, recovery-focused, individualised treatment plans are in place and being followed for each patient. They will be supported with a team of professionals who have been recruited specifically for this unit. Our intention is to have a short length of stay to manage only the acute phase of illness and support care in the least restrictive manner.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-MED516
Job locations
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Dr,
Duston
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role please see attached job description or contact the team
This vacancy may close early due to large application numbers
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role please see attached job description or contact the team
This vacancy may close early due to large application numbers
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
- Understanding of the political and financial framework within which services operate.
- Understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
- Understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients.
- Awareness of the national agenda for secure psychiatric care and criminal justice.
- Able to meet duties and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).
- Willingness to undertake training and CPD appropriate to the post.
- Willingness to participate in in-house training.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with peers and colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrates the ability to motivate, support and develop junior medical staff and other MDT members.
- Shows initiative and is able to work in a self-directed manner.
- Able to balance individual requirements with the wider needs and priorities of the Directorate and Trust.
Desirable
- oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, including courts and tribunals.
- Ability to work autonomously and use initiative appropriately.
- Ability to contribute effectively within an MDT and wider organisational structure.
- Ability to motivate and support the development of junior medical staff and other MDT members.
Desirable
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
- Understanding of the political and financial framework within which services operate.
- Understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
- Understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients.
- Awareness of the national agenda for secure psychiatric care and criminal justice.
- Able to meet duties and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).
- Willingness to undertake training and CPD appropriate to the post.
- Willingness to participate in in-house training.
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with peers and colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrates the ability to motivate, support and develop junior medical staff and other MDT members.
- Shows initiative and is able to work in a self-directed manner.
- Able to balance individual requirements with the wider needs and priorities of the Directorate and Trust.
Desirable
- oAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, including courts and tribunals.
- Ability to work autonomously and use initiative appropriately.
- Ability to contribute effectively within an MDT and wider organisational structure.
- Ability to motivate and support the development of junior medical staff and other MDT members.
Desirable
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Dr,
Duston
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Dr,
Duston
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr Debasish Das Purkaystha
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-MED516
Job locations
Berrywood Hospital
Berrywood Dr,
Duston
NN5 6UD
United Kingdom
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