Specialty Doctor - North View - Forest Ward | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor to work across their general-adult inpatient wards. The role involves attending ward rounds, making management plans, and providing supervision to trainees in a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Candidates will engage in clinical governance and contribute to high-quality care for patients. This position is based in Manchester, a vibrant city known for its diverse culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Attend ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients.
• Chair ward rounds and make decisions about patient care in the absence of the consultant.
• Complete, review and authorize discharge summaries.
• Prepare tribunal reports and present evidence at tribunal hearings.
• Assess and manage physical health for patients on the inpatient wards.
• Lead clinical decision-making to ensure delivery of high-quality care.
• Develop service clinical priorities in line with guidance and standards.
• Engage in audits and quality improvement projects.
• Provide supervision and support to doctors in training.
• Teach medical students and doctors in training.

Job description

This a full-time appointment for a Specialty Doctor 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, advance nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.

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 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.

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.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug 2025