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Job Details
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Community Service, Bridgwater
Company: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Glanville House, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Application Deadline: 16 January 2026
About the Position
This is a permanent, full-time post in the Bridgwater Community Mental Health service based in Glanville House, located in the center of Bridgwater. The post provides senior psychiatric services to community mental health teams for three of the 12 GP surgeries in the Bridgwater and Burnham area. Patients will be under the care of the Bridgwater Adult Community Mental Health team (CMHT).
The position has a 1 in 10 rota operating 5pm to 9am on weekdays, with weekend coverage from 9am on Saturday morning to 9am on Monday morning. There is some flexibility in working hours depending on the successful candidate’s requirements, and applications from candidates who cannot work full-time will be considered.
This post arises due to the relocation of a previous psychiatrist and expansion of the community psychiatry service. Some remote working can be considered. We welcome applications from candidates currently working as a Specialist grade or looking to work at this level, prior to obtaining specialist registration.
Main Duties of the Job
This is a community adult psychiatry position where the post-holder will work alongside four consultant colleagues providing senior medical services to the Bridgwater community mental health teams. There are no specific inpatient responsibilities attached to this post except cross cover for Willow and Ash Wards. In-patients from the Bridgwater area are managed by in-patient consultants on Rydon 2.
The post-holder is expected to work closely with inpatient teams to ensure smooth transitions at admission to and discharge from the ward. Attendance at Section 117 and other CPA Review meetings at Rydon Ward is rarely required and can be done via video. The post-holder will act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for patients subject to a Community Treatment Order and occasionally for patients on extended Section 17 leave from Rydon Ward.
Key responsibilities include delivering direct interventions through outpatient clinics at Glanville House and domiciliary visits as required, undertaking MHA assessments as the Trust Section 12 doctor, attending a local leadership group meeting once a week, and working closely with community teams to provide effective multidisciplinary collaborative care.
About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance professional and personal life. The trust offers flexible working options to help balance work and life, an NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security, and a generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
Employees gain access to the Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support them both inside and outside of work. The trust fosters a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away – and only two hours to London. The region has excellent educational facilities and affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, making it a great place to build both a career and a future.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Mental Health Act Approved Clinician / Section 12 approval or plans to achieve this status as soon as possible
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or CESR
Desirable:
- MRCPsych
- Accredited for the training of junior doctors
- Postgraduate thesis
Experience
Essential:
- Clinical training and experience required for gaining UK CCT/CESR including widespread and detailed experience of assessment and management of patients in adult community psychiatry
- Ability to offer expert clinical care of patients
- Previous experience of working in general adult psychiatry
Desirable:
- 3 years supervised training in an appropriate ST4-6 equivalent training programme
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
Application Process
- Submit your application via the NHS Jobs website
- Include a detailed CV and covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications
- Provide evidence of your medical qualifications and GMC registration
- Include details of any relevant psychiatry experience
- For international applicants: specify if you require sponsorship and provide details of your visa status
International Applicants Checklist
If you are an international applicant planning to relocate to the UK, please ensure you:
- Verify your eligibility for a UK work visa with the employer
- Check if your medical qualifications are recognized by the GMC
- Prepare evidence of English language proficiency if required
- Obtain any necessary professional registration before starting the position
- Have a valid passport and any required supporting documentation
- Contact the hiring manager to discuss sponsorship requirements
Employer Details
Employer Name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Glanville House, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT
Contact Person: Michael Campbell (Hiring Manager)
Email: michael.campbell@somersetft.nhs.uk
Phone: Not provided
Employer Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
Privacy Notice
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to protecting your personal information. For details on how your data will be handled, please refer to the trust’s privacy notice: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/about-us/about-us/how-we-manage-your-information/privacy-and-fair-collection-policy/
Supporting Documents
The following supporting document is available for this position:
- Consultant Psychiatrist – Adult Community Service – Bridgwater.pdf (PDF, 412 KB)