Nouvita
Nouvita Healthcare is seeking a Senior House Officer (SHO) in Psychiatry to join their team at Baldock Manor, a specialist psychiatric hospital in Hertfordshire. This role offers junior doctors the chance to enhance their skills while caring for patients in Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and Older Age Acute units. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with Consultant Psychiatrists. The position supports professional development and continual learning. Candidates should possess a medical degree, full GMC registration, and strong communication skills. Nouvita Healthcare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
About The Role
Join Our Team as a Senior House Officer (SHO) in Psychiatry
Are you a junior doctor with a genuine interest in psychiatry? We’re looking for someone like you to join our friendly and supportive team as a Senior House Officer (SHO). This is a great opportunity to deepen your experience and grow your skills in a meaningful, hands-on role.
In this position, you’ll play an important part in caring for patients in our Psychiatric Intensive Care Units and Older Age Acute units. Working closely with experienced Consultant Psychiatrists, you’ll be involved in a wide range of responsibilities — from assessments and examinations to treatment planning, psychoeducation, and medication reviews. You’ll also support with tribunal reports, CPA documentation, and much more.
Every day will be different. You’ll be part of a team that responds to psychiatric emergencies and supports patients in crisis, making a real difference when it matters most.
We’ll be with you every step of the way — offering ongoing support and development opportunities to help you meet your CPD goals and grow professionally. Whether you’re aiming to build a long-term career in psychiatry or exploring where your passion takes you, this is a rewarding place to start.
What you’ll need to join us:
A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
Full GMC registration in the UK
Completion of Foundation Year 1 (F1) and Foundation Year 2 (F2) or equivalent
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A compassionate, patient-focused approach
If you’re ready to take the next step in your medical career and make a real impact in the field of psychiatry, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
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About Us
Baldock Manor is a 40-bed hospital in north Hertfordshire that provides specialist psychiatric services for adults. The hospital has two female PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care) wards and two acute wards. Our PICU services provide care and support for women at crisis level with a severe mental disorder who require rapid assessment and stabilisation. Our acute wards care for older adults, usually 55 years or older, who need a short-term hospital stay, where we can stabilise their mental health. The average stay in our acute wards is less than forty days.
Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to:
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