Specialty Doctor, First Response Psychiatry

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor - First Response Service (Mid Mersey) based at Hollins Park Hospital. The post involves clinical leadership in a fast-paced service, with assessments and management across Mid Mersey as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes urgent reviews, complex decision-making, and collaboration with clinicians, social care, and families to improve patient outcomes within the First Response Service framework.

Qualifications

• Fully GMC registered with licence to practise at appointment.
• Minimum 4 years experience in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urgent reviews and chair management planning meetings.
• Carry out comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide treatment.
• Support FRS staff to manage psychiatric emergencies.
• Attend multi-professional meetings.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor - First Response Service (Mid Mersey) based at Hollins Park Hospital. The post involves clinical leadership in a fast-paced service, with assessments and management across Mid Mersey as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes urgent reviews, complex decision-making, and collaboration with clinicians, social care, and families to improve patient outcomes within the First Response Service framework.