Specialty Doctor - North View - Forest Ward (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - General [...]

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

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Manchester is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality care across general-adult inpatient wards. The role involves clinical decision-making, patient management, and educational responsibilities. Candidates will benefit from a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation in mental health services.

Qualifications

• 4 years postgraduate experience.
• 2 years in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Attend ward rounds, conduct reviews, and create management plans for patients.
• Lead clinical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise and support doctors in training.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Decision-Making

Teaching

Education

Medical Degree

GMC Registration

S12

Job description

Specialty Doctor - North View - Forest Ward

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area: General Adult Psychiatry. Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week. Job ref: 437-MD-7030444-B

Site: North View, North Manchester General Hospital. Town: Manchester. Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 30/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

This is a full-time appointment for a Specialty Doctor to work across our general-adult inpatient wards. Successful candidates will work with a multidisciplinary team including consultant psychiatrists, doctors in training, advanced nurse practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and support workers.

Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities:

1. 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, seeking advice when appropriate.
2. Complete, review, and authorize discharge summaries.
3. Handle MHA work including tribunal reports and presenting evidence at hearings.
4. Assess and manage physical health for inpatients.

Leadership roles

1. Lead clinical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
2. Contribute to developing service priorities aligned with national and professional standards.
3. Participate in clinical governance activities such as audits and quality improvement projects.

Educational roles

1. Supervise and support doctors in training.
2. Provide teaching to medical students and trainees.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond, including specialist services for mental health and substance misuse.

Manchester offers a vibrant environment with a mix of countryside and city life, renowned for its warmth, humor, and diversity. Our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and innovation to improve patient care.

Additional information

For more details, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• GMC Registration
• S12

Experience

• 4 years postgraduate experience
• 2 years in Psychiatry

Note on employment checks, DBS requirements, and diversity commitments are included in the original description. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those outside the NHS or with lived experience of mental health services.