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Specialty Doctor - General Adult Psychiatry

£40,037-£74,661+£2,162 per annum
 

Job Description

Opportunity for a specialty doctor with experience in general adult psychiatry to join a London trust providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population. 

The role will be based within a Home Treatment Team in a central London community mental health facility.

This post is being offered initially as a 12 month fixed term post.

The successful applicant will be joining a great group of psychiatrists and other professionals in a service that is committed to good quality of care and professional growth. 

The Speciality Doctor plays a key role in supporting the effective functioning of the HTT and offers the opportunity to join a well-established, skilful team which has strong relationships with community and inpatient services in their locality. 

The salary offer will be based on the Specialty Doctor NHS pay scale: £40,037-£74,661+£2,162 per annum

The trust offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. 

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