Specialty Doctor – First Response (Mental Health)

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Warrington; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time Specialty Doctor in the First Response Service (Mid Mersey) based at Hollins Park Hospital. The role provides clinical leadership within a fast-paced service and offers opportunities to develop a special clinical interest aligned to Trust priorities.

You will assess and manage patients presenting to FRS across Mid Mersey, working with a multidisciplinary team and supporting urgent reviews, management planning with families,

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment for patients referred to FRS.
• Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
• Conduct patient reviews and mental health act assessments, and attend multi-professional meetings.
• Chair management planning meetings involving families, community and social care services.

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time Specialty Doctor in the First Response Service (Mid Mersey) based at Hollins Park Hospital. The role provides clinical leadership within a fast-paced service and offers opportunities to develop a special clinical interest aligned to Trust priorities.

You will assess and manage patients presenting to FRS across Mid Mersey, working with a multidisciplinary team and supporting urgent reviews, management planning with families,