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Speciality Doctor - WAM Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

Job details
Posting date: 02 January 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £61,542 - £99,216 (pro rata /per annum)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 February 2026
Location: Maidenhead, SL6 1LD
Company: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 7712646/371-D721

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Summary

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join the Windsor, Ascot & Maidenhead Community Mental Health Team within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

WAM CMHT provides mental health care for working-age adults across a diverse population of around 153,000, working closely with Prospect Park Hospital inpatient services, Early Intervention in Psychosis, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, and other specialist services to ensure seamless care.

You’ll join a well-established multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and support staff. The medical team comprises two Consultant Psychiatrists and SAS colleagues, fostering collaborative working and cross-cover arrangements.

The post is based at a newly refurbished facility in Maidenhead town centre, with excellent transport links via the Elizabeth Line and M4 corridor. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead offers outstanding schools, cultural attractions, and beautiful outdoor spaces along the River Thames and Chiltern Hills.

Berkshire Healthcare is ratedOutstandingby the CQC, ranks among the best nationally for staff survey results, and is a leader in digital maturity and quality improvement. In 2021, we placed 4th among 48 community and mental health trusts for research recruitment. We have refreshed our research strategy and seek enthusiastic colleagues to help develop and implement our programme.


Please refer to the attached Speciality Doctor job description and person specification for this role.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist provider of mental health and community health services, ratedOutstandingby the CQC. We are committed to delivering exceptional care across Berkshire and creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace where everyone feels supported and valued.

Your wellbeing matters to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
• Excellent CPD, career development, and study leave opportunities
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus buy/sell options
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers and restaurants
• Active staff networks promoting equality and inclusion
• Free parking across Trust sites

You’ll also enjoy working in a locality that combines professional challenge with exceptional lifestyle benefits. Whether your interests lie in research, leadership, or quality improvement, we’ll support you. Our Trust is highly active in innovation, offering opportunities to gain accredited QI qualifications and contribute to our refreshed research strategy.


Please refer to the attached Speciality Doctor job description and person specification for this role.






This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026

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