Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- Core Trainee (CT1/2)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 152-ME42.25A
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alderney Hospital
- Town
- Poole
- Salary
- £54,499 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Grade Doctor in Psychiatry CT1
Core Trainee (CT1/2)
Job overview
Are you a trust grade doctor looking to develop your psychiatry experience? We have an exciting opportunity to join Dorset Healthcare as a CT1-equivalent trust grade doctor to gain valuable experience in psychiatry.
We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic and conscientious trust grades doctors who have completed foundation training or equivalent and have some experience in psychiatry. You’ll be given time for professional development and supported in planning your next steps in your career either in psychiatry, general practice or other medical fields.
These are 12-month fixed term posts, working 10 session per week (40 hours) based primarily at Alderney Hospital, Poole, on our Older People’s Mental Health Inpatient Wards - St Brelades (male) and Herm Ward (female).
As a trust grade doctor you will primarily work with one consultant on one ward, however there will be the expectation that you’ll provide cross cover for periods of leave with a trainee or equivalent level doctor from the OPMH unit in Alderney Hospital. You will assist in the assessment of the physical and mental health of patients on the ward, their on-going management and discharge arrangements. The work will involve liaison with colleagues in community teams and general hospitals and completion of discharge summaries and other clinical correspondence.
Main duties of the job
As a trust grade doctor you will be supervised by the Consultant Psychiatrist and work within the trust mental health services and provide clinical input to the OPMH inpatient wards in Alderney Hospital at CT1 level.
Alongside the clinical work this post will retain a strong emphasis on learning opportunities and you will get 15 days of study leave (per 6 months) and a £300 study budget. Participation in the weekly journal club will be facilitated and opportunities to use the study leave doing special interest sessions in specialist services can also be arranged.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This role will be offered on a secondment basis only for existing NHS employees. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Eligibility
Essential criteria
- Registration with GMC
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
- Experience of understanding and application of knowledge including awareness of ethical issues
Desirable criteria
- Experience and ability to work with persons with mental health problems
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in history taking and examination skills
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes
Desirable criteria
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate
- Capacity and motivation to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Able to function successfully under pressure
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively.
Other
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues (A)
- Commitment to Career Progression
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
- Demonstrates good Information technology skills
Desirable criteria
- Contributes to departmental training sessions
- Able to organise own learning
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Ranjeev Jaswal
- Job title
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01202 705603
- Additional information
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions please email Dr Ranjeev Jaswal (Consultant Psychiatrist) via email to [email protected]
If you would like a pre application conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, please contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Chief Medical Officer) on 01202 277011 or via email to [email protected]
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