Locally Employed Doctor - Community

Pennine Care; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury. The role involves leading core clinical duties, possible on-call, and managing outpatient referrals within a community-focused setting.

The post emphasizes a biopsychosocial approach, with opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development within the Trust. GMC registration and MRCPsych are required, with typical NHS terms and conditions applying.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, etc.
• An additional area of relevant special interest.
• Active involvement in continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Core clinical work within a Consultant Led team at the hospital site.
• On-call work within normal office hours may be required.
• Manage outpatient load from new referrals and support ongoing patient management.
• Contribute to the biopsychosocial model of care with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Mental Health Act knowledge

CPD engagement

Education

MBChB or equivalent

GMC registration

MRCPsych or equivalent

Higher Training with RCPsych

Postgraduate degree progress

Job description

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Main area General Adult Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment Contract Fixed term: 12 months (From start date) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (May be asked to do on-call duties.) Job ref 311-M314-26

Site Irwell Unit, Fairfield General Hospital Town Bury Salary £55,355 PA, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

These posts would ideally suit somebody who has previous experience of Psychiatry, or those without but who want to try out Psychiatry prior to CT1 application or a longer term career in Psychiatry. The Education Programmemes are mandatory throughout the Trust. These posts offer an excellent introduction to Psychiatry. Posts are appropriate for CT1-3 trainees

The Consultant body has a variety of special interests and there are many opportunities for the trainees to look into and further expand their knowledge and experience with discussion with their consultant

Main duties of the job

Core clinical work (consistent with Royal College of Psychiatry requirements)

• The bulk of clinical work will be within a Consultant Led team based at your designated Hospital Site. This is based in Community mental health teams.
• There can be on-call work within normal office working hours
• The LED post holder will be expected to accumulate their own outpatient load, or work within the MDT on the ward, from new referrals and help out with known patients in outpatients and pick up ongoing patient management through the community teams as appropriate.
• The LED is expected to contribute to the bio psychosocial model of care with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes history taking, mental state examination of all patients and the physical examination of outpatients and on the wards where appropriate. The treatments may be physical, pharmacological, psychological and social as appropriate. There is a strong emphasis on the recovery model, and as such the trainee will be encouraged to formulate management plans accordingly.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Core clinical work (consistent with Royal College of Psychiatry requirements)

• The bulk of clinical work will be within a Consultant Led team based at your designated Hospital Site. This is based in Community mental health teams.
• The LED post holder will be expected to accumulate their own outpatient load from new referrals and help out with known patients in outpatients and pick up ongoing patient management through the community teams as appropriate.
• The LED is expected to contribute to the biopsychosocial model of care with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes history taking, mental state examination of all patients and the physical examination of outpatients where appropriate. The treatments may be physical, pharmacological, psychological and social as appropriate. There is a strong emphasis on the recovery model, and as such the trainee will be encouraged to formulate management plans accordingly.

Academic Activities

The weekly educational programme of centralised conferences, journal clubs, outside speakers, interview skills training. There is a myriad of training opportunities with funding for study leave where appropriate.

This job description is not exhaustive but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

General Duties of all post holders

• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines
• To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals

Education/Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent
• Must be GMC registered
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Registered as completed Higher Training with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Progress towards additional Post Graduate Degree, such as Msc or MD

Skills/knowledge

• Good Interpersonal and team working skills
• Knowledge of relevant requirements and legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach etc
• An additional area of relevant special interest
• Actively involved in continuing professional development

Experience

• Some experience in Psychiatry
• Motivation to take up psychiatry as a career option
• A minimum of 2 years in Psychiatry
• Experience of teaching and training

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Get ahead on Flex’ pledge initiative to support the right to request flexible working for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, as a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace”. To support a positive experience for all colleagues we are committed to considering all requests for flexible working, in line with service needs.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

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.