Specialty Doctor in Complex Care Mental Health

Specialty Doctor in Complex Care Mental Health

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Are you a specialty doctor looking to join our rehabilitation services? We are looking for a part‑time Specialty Doctor to work within the Pan‑Dorset Mental Health Complex Care Service providing comprehensive community and inpatient based services to patients.

The rehab service supports people who have chronic and disabling mental health problems that may be treatment‑resistant and who have previously spent long periods in hospital. As a specialty doctor you will cover the CRT and inpatient rehab services in the East of Dorset (BCP) locality.

You will assist in the assessment of new patients into the service, contribute to their ongoing management and review when it is appropriate for patients to be transferred back to the general adult's team. You will ensure that patients receive appropriate clinical assessments and that there is appropriate medical input into care planning.

The Trust welcomes all applications, including those seeking flexible working for a positive work life balance. For any questions and for the opportunity to discuss the role please contact Dr Cressida Manning, Lead Consultant Psychiatrist for Specialist Services () or Dr Tamsin Peachey, Consultant Psychiatrist – Rehab Service ().

Dorset Healthcare, in conjunction with our local Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group has undertaken a review of our Rehabilitation Services in Dorset and secured significant additional funding to redevelop and expand the services we provide.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the further shaping of local rehabilitation services and be encouraged and supported in developing the necessary management and leadership skills to fully participate in service developments.

As a specialty doctor your clinical duties will include preparing reports for mental health review tribunals and managers' hearings and giving evidence, providing medical treatment within a model of multi‑disciplinary care, liaising with other clinician teams within and outside the trust, and liaising with general practitioners and medical specialists with regard to the physical health of patients.

You will be required to maintain Section 12 approval and contribute to and attend the trust journal clubs and multidisciplinary audit meetings.

At Dorset Health Care we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us "outstanding" in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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