Associate Specialist

Location:

Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom

Salary:

£85000 – £90000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

132704841

Posted On:

20 February 2026

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Associate Specialist to work in an exceptional neurological service based in the St Neots, Cambridgeshire area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This hospital provides care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment

To be considered for this position you must have an MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration

As the Associate Specialist your key responsibilities include:

* Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service
* Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family
* Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT
* Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GP’s and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patient
* Completing discharge letters/reports/SOAD forms
* Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users
* Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing
* Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community
* Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching
* Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers’ hearing reports

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
* To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
* To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
* At least 3 years’ experience in Psychiatry
* Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment

The successful Associate Specialist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* Medical indemnity cover
* The equivalent of 30 days of annual leave – plus your birthday off
* Free meals
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training
* Pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package

Reference ID: 6952

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