Specialty Doctor

BSMHFT is excited to present one of our recently developed progression posts for Psychiatrists interested in working towards entry onto the Specialist Register via the CESR route.

The post on offer is to work at the Home Treatment Team at Zinnia Centre as a Specialty Doctor. This is a crisis resolution and home treatment service covering Zinnia Centre and Small Heath CMHT.

Our service ensures that all patients under the care of the home treatment team are reviewed by a doctor at least once weekly., The Central HTT (part of the Zinnia East HTT) offers an excellent opportunity to manage patients who present in crisis and provides an alternative to inpatient care. Working with a Consultant Psychiatrist, duties will consist of the day-to-day clinical management of patients presenting in crisis, liaison with primary care and CMHTs, gatekeeping and early discharge of patients at the Zinnia Inpatient units.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and an appreciation of the opportunities and challenges of working within culturally diverse areas of Birmingham. You will have sound clinical skills and be approved, or eligible for approval, under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act. You will have full registration with the General Medical Council and experience of psychiatry at a Core Training grade. Excellent communication skills, team working skills and flexibility are essential. You will be encouraged to participate in continuing professional development, audit, research and teaching and partake in the monthly SAS academic programme at our excellent Uffculme training centre in Moseley.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.