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Speciality Doctor

Speciality Doctor

locationAttleborough NR17 1AE, UK
remoteOnsite
PublishedPublished: Published 1 week ago
Full time
£80,000 per year
Healthcare | Medicine
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Private Healthcare
Speciality Doctor

Application Deadline: 5 May 2026

Department: Medical and Psychiatry

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Priory Hospital Norwich

Compensation: £80,000 / year


Description
Priory Hospital Norwich is looking to recruit a Speciality Doctor to join the team. This is a full time/ 37.5 Hours role.

Set in the Norfolk countryside a mile outside the town of Attleborough, Norfolk, Priory Hospital Norwich is a 24/7, mental health inpatient provision, which provides care for males and females, split across wards which care for differing levels of acuity. We accept referrals from across the UK, and support the NHS with patient flow, by providing a pathway of care, suited to individual eeds, including medium to high risk patients.


What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.
  • Provide high-quality medical care to inpatients, including assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of psychiatric conditions.
  • Support the Responsible Clinician and multidisciplinary team in delivering effective, patient-centred treatment plans.
  • Conduct regular ward rounds, risk assessments, and clinical reviews, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
  • Participate in Mental Health Act processes, including assessments, reports, and tribunals where appropriate.
  • Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practice.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.


What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The successful candidate will hold full GMC registration and have experience working within psychiatry, ideally in an inpatient or hospital setting. They will demonstrate strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, a good understanding of the Mental Health Act, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.


What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
  • Free on-site parking
  • Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

Salary range

  • £80,000 per year

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