Specialty Doctor - Salford - Cromwell House

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their team in Salford, Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, focusing on the assessment and management of severe mental illness. The successful candidate will engage in various responsibilities, including conducting domiciliary assessments, participating in MDT interactions, and supervising junior doctors. With strong university links and a commitment to research, this organization provides an enriching environment for professional development. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patients with severe mental illness.
• Eligibility for Mental Health Act Section 12 approval.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with severe mental illness.
• Conduct follow-up clinics for 15-16 patients weekly.
• Participate in service and business planning activities.

Skills

Assessment of mental illness

Domiciliary assessments

Report writing

Clinical governance

Supervision of junior doctors

Education

Medical Degree

Section 12 approval

Job description

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Specialty Doctor - Salford - Cromwell House, Manchester

Client:

Greater Manchester Mental Health

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

24aaff853315

Job Views:

10

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

This is an opportunity to join a successful service in a well-established post.

The role involves assessment and management of patients with severe and enduring mental illness in Salford's community. There are opportunities for skill development, including domiciliary assessments, MDT interactions, report writing, MHA work, teaching, training, supervision of junior doctors and medical students, as well as managerial, research, and clinical governance work.

Cromwell House has around 1200 patients; the current active caseload is 160 patients, including complex Care Programmes and standard care patients. The successful candidate would assess 2-3 new patients weekly and conduct follow-up clinics for 15-16 patients.

The candidate should be section 12 approved or eligible for approval and will be involved in Mental Health Act work.

Main duties of the job

All specialty doctors are expected to:

• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care.
• Record clinical activity accurately and submit promptly.
• Participate in annual appraisal.
• Attend and participate in the Trust's academic programme, including lectures and seminars.
• Maintain GMC registration and, if approved, Mental Health Act Section 12 approval, adhering to professional conduct codes.
• Participate in annual job plan reviews with the clinical manager.
• Collaborate with local managers and colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures.
• Participate in investigations related to patient care.
• Engage in service and business planning activities.

Working for our organisation

The Trust serves a population of a million, employs around 6,400 staff across 160 locations, and is a leading research organisation in mental health, with strong university links and research involvement opportunities.