Speciality Doctor

Care in Mind; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Stockport is seeking a qualified medical practitioner to provide psychiatric assessments and interventions for young people. This role involves promoting recovery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards of care. Candidates should have GMC registration, relevant experience in psychiatry, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance, Enhanced sick pay, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Minimum 30 days holiday plus an additional day off for your birthday

Enhanced company sick pay

Pension and maternity/paternity leave

Paid time off for fertility treatment

Life assurance (2× annual salary)

Healthcare CashPlan

Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour counselling service

Paid training and DBS check

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• At least 6 months post-foundation training experience in a psychiatry post within the United Kingdom.
• Approval under Section 12 MHA 1983/current Approved Clinician Status.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical assessment and psychiatric interventions.
• Promote an environment of service-user involvement and recovery.
• Liaise with other professionals during meetings.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty

Education

Fully registered GMC medical practitioner

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Completed Core Psychiatry Training

Job description

About the Service

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16‑30 who require a high level of support for self‑harm, behaviour and emotional difficulties. Using a therapeutic approach, the aim is to help each individual achieve their goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Care in Mind is a CQC‑registered provider offering publicly funded specialist mental health supported residential placements to the NHS and Local Authorities across the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical assessment, formulation and psychiatric interventions with adequate supervision to the service users.
• Promote an environment of service‑user involvement, recovery and service‑user‑centred care.
• Ensure the values and models of care of Care in Mind are reflected in the interventions offered and implemented.
• Provide psychiatric consultation and advice to both clinical and residential teams with adequate supervision.
• Attend regular medical reviews for Service Users with adequate supervision.
• Work within the Eating Disorder Service, reviewing physical health observations and investigations in line with MEED guidance and feeding into risk plans, under adequate supervision.
• Liaise with other relevant professionals and attend CPA and Multi‑Agency meetings as agreed with the Consultant Psychiatrist and/or wider MDT.
• Document notes from consultations and MDT discussions accurately and contemporaneously.
• Maintain an overview with the Consultant Psychiatrist of medication management plans, GP letters, MHA and mental capacity assessments.
• Partake in Mental Health Act assessment across the service.
• Participate in audit and service development in areas of interest under supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Participate in referral review and assessments.
• Always maintain confidentiality and comply with Care in Mind's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Ensure completion of statutory and mandatory training.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• UK registration: fully registered GMC medical practitioner and membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• At least 6 months post‑foundation training experience in a psychiatry post within the United Kingdom.
• Completed Core Psychiatry Training with satisfactory ARCP.
• Approval under Section 12 MHA 1983/current Approved Clinician Status.
• Experience working with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder either in community or in‑patient setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with eating disorders, in either an inpatient or community setting.
• Knowledge or training in systemic models, attachment disorders, or neuro‑developmental assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Minimum 30 days holiday plus an additional day off each year for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay, pension and maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment.
• Life assurance (2 × annual salary).
• Healthcare CashPlan with discounted dental, optical care and various other healthcare treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme / 24‑hour counselling service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate.
• Paid training, induction and DBS check.
• Mindful & disability‑confident employer; supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter; menopause‑friendly organisation; long‑service awards; social events.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.