Citywide GP General Practitioner with Special Interest

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Salford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated GP with a special interest to join their team. This role involves providing essential medical monitoring and management for patients with eating disorders, ensuring comprehensive care through collaboration with a psychiatrist and other professionals. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about mental health. Candidates will enjoy working in a vibrant community, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions that positively impact lives.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree and GMC Registration required.
• Experience in mental health and psychological therapies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical monitoring and management for patients with eating disorders.
• Work closely with a consultant psychiatrist for support and training.

Skills

Medical Monitoring

Patient Management

Assessment Skills

Liaison with Professionals

Education

Medical Degree

Qualification in Mental Health

GMC Registration

Experience in Psychological Therapies

Job description

Citywide GP General Practitioner with Special Interest

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP

Main area GP with Special Interest Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried GP Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

10 sessions per week (4 - 10 PAs with option of job sharing) Job ref 437-MD-6923359-A

Site The Willows Centre for Health Town Salford Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a GP with special interest to provide medical monitoring and management to patients who are under the care of the Eating Disorders Service. You will provide assessment and management of patients who are at risk of or who have developed medical complications of their eating disorder. You will also be involved in assessment and management of comorbidities which impact upon the patient’s eating disorder, including liaison with other professionals.

Main duties of the job

Duties can be found on the attached job description and person specification.

A GP is not expected to have expertise in mental health or eating disorders beyond the level of a GP when they commence their role. They will be closely supported by a consultant psychiatrist and be provided with relevant training to develop the necessary expertise to be able to work with greater independence over time. It is expected that after a reasonable period of time in the role they will be able to practice independently for most aspects but can access clinical supervision from a consultant psychiatrist as needed.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details about this role and requirements please find attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Qualification in the Field of Mental Health
• GMC Registration
• Other Relevant Experience i.e. Psychological therapies

Membership

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners
• or Equivalent Membership

Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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