Specialty Doctor - Old Age Psychiatry - Salford North Community

TN United Kingdom; Swinton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Specialty Doctor to enhance the Older Adult Psychiatry Team in Salford. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with a dedicated community mental health team, providing vital support to older adults. You'll engage in clinical activities, conduct patient assessments, and collaborate with local GPs and multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to excellent mental health care, this organization provides opportunities for professional development, research involvement, and flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health, this position is an exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

In-house training access

Career development support

Research involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in community mental health care for older adults.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support North Salford clinical team in mental health activities.
• Conduct assessments and manage patient care plans.
• Collaborate with GPs and external partners.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient Assessment

Risk Management

Education

Medical Degree

Specialty Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job overview

This is a great opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join the Older Adult Psychiatry Team in Salford.

This is a full-time appointment for a Specialty Doctor in psychiatry to work with the community mental health team for older adults. They will cover the North Cluster within Salford, predominantly in Walkden, Little Hulton, and Worsley.

Main duties of the job

1. Join the clinical team supporting North Salford, based in Swinton, supervised by Dr M Javeed.
2. Liaise with medical colleagues in Salford and support the community team with clinical activities such as meetings, CPAs, professionals’ meetings, and Mental Health Act-related activities.
3. Review patients presenting to MATS clinics and conduct home visits for MATS and CMHT patients.
4. Diagnose and formulate management plans with supervision as required.
5. Obtain Section 12 Approved clinician status, with support from the organization if needed.
6. Collaborate with local GPs and multidisciplinary teams, including external partners.
7. Assess and manage risks, including vulnerability, suicide, health and safety, and harm to others.
8. Note: The post holder will not participate in the Salford middle grade on-call rota.
9. Report professionally to the clinical supervisor and Lead Consultant, and operationally to the Head of Operations.

Working for our organization

• Largest mental health provider in Greater Manchester, committed to excellent mental health care.
• Positions across rural, suburban, and urban settings.
• Standard offer of 2 SPAs and 8 DCCs (pro rata).
• Support for flexible and part-time working, with opportunities for specialized interests.
• Active involvement in research and innovation, with links to local universities.
• Opportunities for management and leadership development.
• Access to in-house training, including a Recovery Academy.
• Structured approach to appraisal and revalidation.
• Process for career breaks.

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