Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry - Inpatient

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated leader to oversee a dynamic Community Mental Health Team in Oldham. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, providing supervision, and ensuring high-quality care for individuals with severe mental health needs. You'll work closely with both health and social care staff, driving performance and maintaining safety standards. If you're passionate about making a genuine difference in the community and possess strong leadership skills, this position offers a chance to impact lives positively while working in a supportive environment dedicated to mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Practitioner with current registration.
• Experience as a senior mental health practitioner in a CMHT.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Community Mental Health Team.
• Ensure practice standards meet organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Mental Health Knowledge

Decision Making

Management Skills

Budget Management

Education

Degree in Health or Social Care

Mentorship Qualification

Job description

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Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry - Inpatient, Oldham

Client:

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9121f55d9f0f

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide strong leadership to an integrated, dynamic, and friendly Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).

We are seeking a motivated individual capable of leading the day-to-day operations of the CMHT, providing management and supervision to the integrated health and social care team. The successful candidate will manage both Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside Council staff.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health needs and focus on delivering safe, effective, high-quality care with support from the community services manager, we encourage your application.

Applicants should be a Registered Mental Health Practitioner (CPN, Social Worker, OT) with current registration or hold another professional registered qualification in a health or social care field, with substantial experience as a senior mental health practitioner at Band 6 or equivalent in a CMHT or similar service for clients with severe/enduring mental health issues.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing and supervising the Community Mental Health Team, which includes both health and social care staff, ensuring practice standards meet the policies of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside Borough Council.

You will provide strong leadership to ensure the team performs efficiently and effectively, meeting all key performance indicators while maintaining a high standard of safe, high-quality service.

Working for our organization

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality mental health and learning disability services 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. We strive to be a great place to work, supporting our #PennineCarePeople.

We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership. We especially welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as a carer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. Pay particular attention to the essential criteria to maximize your chances of being shortlisted.

Person specification

Essential and desirable criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist with current registration or other professional registered qualification in health or social care, with current registration with a professional body.
• Educated to degree level or working towards it. Completion of or willingness to complete mentorship, practice teacher, or fieldwork educator qualification.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and CPA. Familiarity with key guidance, screening, and assessment processes related to CMHT clients. Knowledge of NICE guidelines and risk management.
• Ability to function and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong leadership, motivation, and management skills. Experience in governance, complaints, and incident investigations.
• Ability to produce clear, unambiguous reports within timescales. Use of a car or access to mobility for travel across the Trust footprint.
• Experience managing budgets, working within performance frameworks, chairing professional meetings, and managing referrals.
• Knowledge of the Care Act. Ability to deliver education and training to professional staff. Effective change management skills.