Specialty Doctor - North View

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking 3 Specialty Doctors for full-time roles across inpatient wards. This position involves working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality patient care, and leading clinical decision-making processes. Candidates will have the opportunity to supervise and teach medical trainees, ensuring the next generation of healthcare professionals is well-prepared. The role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community, with a supportive environment that values professional development and innovative ideas. Join a forward-thinking organization that is committed to improving mental health services across Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree and GMC Registration required.
• 4 years post-graduate experience with 2 years in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Attend ward rounds and create management plans for patients.
• Lead clinical decision making in a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide supervision and teaching to doctors in training.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Management

Mental Health Assessment

Leadership in Multidisciplinary Teams

Teaching and Supervision

Education

Medical Degree

GMC Registration

S12

Job description

Site North View, North Manchester General Hospital Town Manchester Salary £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2025 23:59

Job overview

This is a full-time appointment for 3 Specialty Doctors to work across our general-adult (adults of working age- AOWA) inpatient wards. Successful candidates will be working with a multidisciplinary team consisting of consultant psychiatrist, psychiatry/foundation/GP doctors in training, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.

Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities:

Clinical Roles:

• Attend ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients on the ward. It also includes chairing ward rounds and making decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant, seeking advice from the covering consultant when appropriate.
• Complete, review and authorize discharge summaries as required.
• MHA work including preparation of tribunal reports and presenting evidence at the tribunal hearings.
• Assess and manage physical health for patients on the inpatient wards.

Leadership roles:

• Participate in leading clinical decision making in the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• Be involved in developing service clinical priorities in line with national and professional guidance and standards.
• Be involved in clinical governance related activities such as audits and quality improvement projects.

Educational roles:

• Provide supervision and support to doctors in training working with the team.
• Provide teaching to medical students and doctors in training working in the trust.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• GMC Registration
• S12

Experience

• 4 years Post Graduate Experience
• 2 Years Experience in Psychiatry

Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For further information on the checks required, please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability, or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example, BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

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.

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